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The Top 50 Best Michigan School Districts

It’s hard to believe, but the 2021-22 school years is wrapping up in just a few months. It’s been a bit more of a “normal” school year than in the…

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Exterior view of a typical American school building seen on a spring day

It's hard to believe, but the 2021-22 school years is wrapping up in just a few months. It's been a bit more of a "normal" school year than in the past few years, with many extra-curricular activities and other shades of pre-pandemic life returning.

If you're looking ahead to the next school year and what the best options are for public schools, the crew at Niche.com has released its tally of the best school districts in Michigan. The list is based on "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education," according to Niche. "Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more."

As for more on their methodology, in addition, "Statistics obtained from the U.S. Department of Education represent the most recent data available, as self-reported by the school districts." The outlet also "collects data directly from schools via their Niche Partner Portal."

So, which school districts are on top? Read on for the full list of the top 50 best Michigan school districts, according to Niche. The top district is in the Detroit area, Northville, which scored an overall Niche score of an A+. If you dig a little deeper, it shows that most students from Northville are interested in attending Michigan State University, followed by the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. This is a great list, with many great districts. Both of my parents were public school educators, so it makes me proud to see all the quality public school options we have in the Great Lakes State.

Top 50 Best Public School Districts in Michigan

Read on for the 50 best public school districts in Michigan, as well as links to more information about each district. This list is via Niche.com.

1. Northville Public Schools

2. Novi Community School District

3. Troy School District

4. Oakland Schools

5. Saline Area Schools

6. Okemos Public Schools

7. Bloomfield Hills Schools

8. Birmingham Public Schools

9. East Grand Rapids Public Schools

10. Rochester Community School District

11. Forest Hills Public Schools

12. Grosse Pointe Public School System

13. Ann Arbor Public Schools

14. West Bloomfield School District

15. St. Joseph Public Schools

16. Spring Lake Public Schools

17. Portage Public Schools

18. Byron Center Public Schools

19. Berkley School District

20. New Buffalo Area Schools

21. East Lansing School District

22. Hudsonville Public School District

23. West Ottawa Public School District

24. Chelsea School District

25. Huron Independent School District

26. Black River Public School

27. Grandville Public Schools

28. Brighton Area Schools

29. Jenison Public Schools

30. North Muskegon Public Schools

31. Dexter Community School District

32. Lake Orion Community Schools

33. Grosse Ile Township Schools

34. Hartland Consolidated Schools

35. Houghton-Portage Township School District

36. Sanilac Independent School District

http://www.sanilac.k12.mi.us/

37. Plymouth-Canton Community Schools

38. Beaver Island Community School District

39. Midland Public Schools

40. Cheb-Otsego-Presque Isle Elementary School District

41. Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools

42. St. Joseph County Intermediate School District

43. Haslett Public Schools

44. Copper Country Independent School District

45. Rockford Public Schools

46. Tuscola Independent School District

http://www.tuscolaisd.org/

47. Lakeshore School District

http://lakeshoreschools.org/

48. Leland Public School District

http://www.lelandschool.com/

49. Saugatuck Public Schools

50. Zeeland Public Schools

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