Photo: Lrgjr72 · CC BY-SA 4.0Farmington’s public schools outscore 82% of Michigan districts
On the state math tests, 44% of Farmington’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Farmington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Farmington’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 710 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Farmington’s, its schools beat 73%, lower than their 82% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 44% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 89% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,029 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Farmington’s grade
A−: better than 82% of Michigan school districts, #172 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Farmington, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Farmington
Longacre Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 443 students · 15:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Farmington
Longacre Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 443 students · 15:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Farmington
Longacre Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 443 students · 15:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Farmington
Longacre Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 443 students · 15:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Farmington
Longacre Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 443 students · 15:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Farmington
Longacre Elementary School
Grades K–5 · 443 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Farmington
Farmington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students · 16:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Farmington
Farmington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students · 16:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Farmington
Farmington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students · 16:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Farmington
Farmington High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,470 students · 16:1 students per teacher
Farmington’s public schools are run by Farmington Public School District, which also serves Farmington Hills. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Farmington vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Farmington’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Farmington | A− | Farmington Public |
| Farmington Hills | A− | Farmington Public |
Every school in Farmington
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Farmington’s schools
Are Farmington’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Farmington children attend outscore 82% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #172 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Farmington in?
Farmington Public School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 8,983 students in 16 schools (2024–25).
Where do Farmington kids go to high school?
Farmington High School, with 1,470 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Farmington’s graduation rate?
89% of the class of 2023 in Farmington Public School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Farmington spend per student?
$19,029 in Farmington Public School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Farmington families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Farmington → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.