Photo: Dave Parker · CC BY 3.0Northville Township’s public schools outscore almost every Michigan district
71% of students in Northville Township’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Northville Township, 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 100% 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.
Northville Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 78% and math 71% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 98% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,225 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Meads Mill Middle School, then Northville High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Northville Christian School (private) and Metropolitan Junior Academy (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 Northville Township’s grade
A+: better than 99% of Michigan school districts, #1 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; graduation is the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Northville Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Northville Township
Meads Mill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 615 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Northville
7th grade in Northville Township
Meads Mill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 615 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Northville
8th grade in Northville Township
Meads Mill Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 615 students · 20:1 students per teacher · in Northville
9th grade in Northville Township
Northville High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,441 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Northville
10th grade in Northville Township
Northville High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,441 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Northville
11th grade in Northville Township
Northville High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,441 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Northville
12th grade in Northville Township
Northville High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,441 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Northville
Northville Township’s public schools are run by Northville Public Schools, which also serves Northville and Novi. Parts of Northville Township (12% of its land) are served by Plymouth-Canton 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
Northville Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Northville Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Northville Township | A+ | Northville |
| Plymouth | A | Plymouth-Canton |
| Salem | A | South Lyon PK–12 · Plymouth-Canton PK–12 |
| Novi | A+ | Novi |
Every school in Northville Township
8 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 (Hawthorn Center).
Questions about Northville Township’s schools
Are Northville Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Northville Township children attend outscore 99% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #1 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 95%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Northville Township in?
Northville Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,006 students in 10 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Northville Township are served by Plymouth-Canton.
Where do Northville Township kids go to high school?
Northville High School in Northville, with 2,441 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Northville Township’s graduation rate?
98% of the class of 2023 in Northville Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Northville Township spend per student?
$16,225 in Northville Public Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Northville Township?
Yes: Northville Christian School (religious, grades PK–8, 404 students) and Metropolitan Junior Academy (religious, grades K–8, 13 students).
Parents talk
What Northville Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Northville Township → 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.