Photo: WeaponizingArchitecture · CC BY-SA 4.0Livonia’s public schools outscore 84% of Michigan districts
In Livonia, 45% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Livonia, 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 98% 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.
Livonia’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 691 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Livonia’s, its schools beat 78%, lower than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 57% and math 45% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,170 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Ten elementary schools, then four middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
American Montessori Academy Elementary, Branch Line School, Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School Liv, Grand River Academy, St. Michael Catholic School (private), St. Edith Catholic School (private), St. Paul's Lutheran School (private), Montessori Center of Our Lady (private) and Peace Evangelical Lutheran School (private) are in town. Every school ↓
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 Livonia’s grade
A−: better than 84% of Michigan school districts, #146 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 Livonia, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Livonia · depends on your address
Riley Upper Elementary School
Grades 5–6 · 615 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Webster Elementary School
Grades 1–6 · 253 students · 17:1 students per teacher
NijiIro Japanese Immersion Elementary School
Grades K–6 · 219 students · 14:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Livonia · depends on your address
Stevenson High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,523 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,272 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Churchill High School
Grades 7–12 · 1,227 students · 19:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Livonia · depends on your address
Stevenson High School
Grades 8–12 · 1,523 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Franklin High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,272 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Churchill High School
Grades 7–12 · 1,227 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Livonia’s public schools are run by Livonia Public Schools, which also serves Westland. Parts of Livonia (7% of its land) are served by Clarenceville instead. 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
Livonia vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Livonia’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Livonia | A− | Livonia |
| Redford | C | Redford Union PK–12 · South Redford PK–12 |
| Plymouth | A | Plymouth-Canton |
| Farmington Hills | A− | Farmington Public |
| Westland | B | Wayne-Westland PK–12 · Livonia PK–12 |
Every school in Livonia
34 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).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Livonia Career Technical Center).
Questions about Livonia’s schools
Are Livonia’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Livonia children attend outscore 84% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #146 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Livonia in?
Livonia Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 12,920 students in 24 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Livonia are served by Clarenceville.
Where do Livonia kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Stevenson High School, Franklin High School and Churchill High School.
What is Livonia’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Livonia Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Livonia spend per student?
$17,170 in Livonia Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Livonia?
Yes: St. Michael Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 487 students), St. Edith Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 232 students), St. Paul's Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 160 students), Montessori Center of Our Lady (Catholic, grades PK–2, 68 students) and Peace Evangelical Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 57 students). Livonia also has 4 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Livonia families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Livonia → 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.