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Schools in Northville · Northville Public Schools

Northville’s public schools outscore almost every Michigan district

On the state math tests, 71% of Northville’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Northville, 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.

#1of 699 Michigan townsK–12Where will my kid go?

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.

Reading proficiency
78%
▲ 33 pts vs MI 45%
2021–22
Math proficiency
71%
▲ 37 pts vs MI 34%
2021–22
Graduate on time
98%
▲ 16 pts vs MI 82%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$16.2K
▼ 2% vs MI $16.5K
FY2024
Students per teacher
18.2
MI 16.5 · larger classes
Schools in town
4
3,969 students on the public path
In brief

Northville’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 ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 6 the district’s path is Hillside Middle School, then Northville High School. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Paul Lutheran School (private) is 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Northville’s grade

A+ Test scoresA+ Graduation

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.

Michigan school districts we grade (815)Better than 99%
Lower resultsHigher results
Michigan towns with similar household incomes (116)Better than 97%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 3,820 test results and a graduating class of 650 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Northville’s students in the tested grades sat them (3,826 in math, 3,813 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Northville, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–5Amerman Elementary SchoolNorthville Public SchoolsA+
6–8Hillside Middle SchoolNorthville Public SchoolsA
9–12Northville High SchoolNorthville Public SchoolsA+

Northville’s public schools are run by Northville Public Schools, which also serves Northville and Novi. 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.

Northville Public SchoolsGrades PK–12 · 10 schools · 7,006 students · 18.2 per teacher (MI 16.5)
$16,225MI $16,528 · FY2024
A+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading78%
State average 45.4% · 3813 students tested
Math71%
State average 33.6% · 3826 students tested

Northville vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Northville’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
NorthvilleA+Northville
NoviA+Novi

Every school in Northville

5 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).

District schools in Northvilleby address
Amerman Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–5
A+
504 students18:1Rate it →
Hillside Middle School
Middle · Grades 6–8
A
1,024 students19:1Rate it →
Also serving Northvillein other towns
Northville High School
High · Grades 9–12
A+
2,441 students22:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Cooke School
Grades PK–12
B+
Special Education
122 students5:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Paul Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
70 students13:1Rate it →

Questions about Northville’s schools

Are Northville’s schools good?

By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Northville 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 97%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Northville in?

Northville Public Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,006 students in 10 schools (2024–25).

Where do Northville kids go to high school?

Northville High School, with 2,441 students; its own test results earn an A+.

What is Northville’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 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?

Yes: St. Paul Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 70 students).

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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.