Faxon Academy

Faxon Academy is a charter school located in Southfield, Michigan, within Oakland County. Serving kindergarten through eighth grade, Faxon Academy offers an educational experience with 126 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The school has eight full-time equivalent teachers dedicated to providing quality education.

Faxon Academy’s academic performance places it in the 38th percentile among Michigan schools, as reflected by its state ranking of #1983 out of 3204 schools and a MySchoolScout Rating of 4.7/10 and an Academic Score of 3.5/10. In terms of proficiency rates, 23% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while 21% meet the same criteria in Math. Faxon Academy is situated in a small city setting, offering its students access to local resources and community involvement.

The school focuses on student development with room for academic growth and improvement.

With an enrollment of 126 students, Faxon Academy is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Faxon Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.