Photo: Lrgjr72 · CC BY-SA 4.0Oakland Township’s public schools outscore 96% of Michigan districts
On the state math tests, 59% of Oakland Township’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Oakland 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.
Oakland Township’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 46 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Oakland Township’s, its schools beat 67%, lower than their 96% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 69% and math 59% across both districts in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 96% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
Rochester spends $15,197 per student and Lake Orion $16,801, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Eagle Creek Academy (private) and Oak Arbor Montessori 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 Oakland Township’s grade
A+: better than 96% of Michigan school districts, #14 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 Oakland Township, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Oakland Township
Oakview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 510 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Oakland
7th grade in Oakland Township
Oakview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 510 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Oakland
8th grade in Oakland Township
Oakview Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 510 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in Oakland
Oakland Township runs its own schools through grade 12 (Rochester Community School District). From grade PK, students attend the Lake Orion Community Schools, shared with Lake Orion and Orion. Its high school is in Lake Orion. Parts of Oakland Township (7% of its land) are served by Romeo instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Oakland Township
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
Oakland Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Oakland Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Township | A+ | Rochester PK–12 · Lake Orion PK–12 |
| Orion | A | Lake Orion |
| Rochester Hills | A+ | Rochester |
| Washington | A | Romeo |
| Addison | A− | Oxford Area |
Every school in Oakland Township
15 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 Oakland Township’s schools
Are Oakland Township’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Oakland Township children attend outscore 96% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #14 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 67%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Oakland Township in?
Two districts: Rochester Community School District runs grades PK–12, and Lake Orion Community Schools runs grades PK–12, shared with Lake Orion and Orion.
Where do Oakland Township kids go to high school?
One of 8 high schools, depending on your address: Lake Orion Community High School, Rochester High School, Rochester Adams High School, Stoney Creek High School, Hart Middle School, Van Hoosen Middle School, West Middle School and Reuther Middle School.
What is Oakland Township’s graduation rate?
96% of the class of 2023 in Rochester Community School District graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Oakland Township spend per student?
$15,197 in Rochester Community School District and $16,801 in Lake Orion Community Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Oakland Township?
Yes: Eagle Creek Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 217 students) and Oak Arbor Montessori School (religious, grades PK–8, 22 students).
Parents talk
What Oakland Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Oakland 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.