Photo: Dwight Burdette · CC BY 3.0Novi’s public schools outscore 98% of Michigan districts
On the state math tests, 70% of Novi’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Novi, 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.
Novi’s schools, in brief
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 73% and math 70% 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 $16,565 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then two middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Catholic Central High School (private), Novi Christian Academy (private), Sundai Michigan International Academy (private), Oakland Montessori Academy (private) and Novi Northville Montessori Center (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 Novi’s grade
A+: better than 98% of Michigan school districts, #4 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 Novi, with each school’s own grade.
5th grade in Novi · depends on your address
Novi Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,086 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Novi Meadows School
Grades 5–7 · 1,048 students · 17:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Novi · depends on your address
Novi Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,086 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Novi Meadows School
Grades 5–7 · 1,048 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Novi · depends on your address
Novi Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,086 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Novi Meadows School
Grades 5–7 · 1,048 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Novi · depends on your address
Novi High School
Grades 8–12 · 2,141 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Novi Middle School
Grades 5–8 · 1,086 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Novi’s public schools are run by Novi Community School District. Parts of Novi (19%, 17% and 4% of its land) are served by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, Northville and South Lyon 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
Novi vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Novi’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Novi | A+ | Novi |
| Wixom | A | Walled Lake Consolidated Schools |
| Walled Lake | A | Walled Lake Consolidated Schools |
| Northville | A+ | Northville |
| Lyon | A | South Lyon |
| Farmington Hills | A− | Farmington Public |
Every school in Novi
17 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 (Novi Adult Transition Center).
Questions about Novi’s schools
Are Novi’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Novi children attend outscore 98% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #4 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 99%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Novi in?
Novi Community School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 6,732 students in 10 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Novi are served by Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, Northville and South Lyon.
Where do Novi kids go to high school?
Novi High School, with 2,141 students; its own test results earn an A+.
What is Novi’s graduation rate?
98% of the class of 2023 in Novi Community School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Novi spend per student?
$16,565 in Novi Community School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Novi?
Yes: Catholic Central High School (catholic · all-boys, grades 9–12, 937 students), Novi Christian Academy (religious, grades K–12, 383 students), Sundai Michigan International Academy (nonsectarian, grades K–12, 252 students), Oakland Montessori Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 50 students) and Novi Northville Montessori Center (nonsectarian, grades PK–K, 36 students).
Parents talk
What Novi families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Novi → 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.