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Best Birmingham Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,493 students in Birmingham, MI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Birmingham, MI are Quarton Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School and Derby Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birmingham, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Birmingham have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Birmingham, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quarton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
771 Chesterfield Ave
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-3429
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Pierce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1829 Pierce St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-4337
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Derby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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Birmingham, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Midvale Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2121 Midvale St
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5803
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Birmingham, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Birmingham, MI include Quarton Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School and Derby Middle School. Birmingham has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Birmingham?
3 public elementary schools are located in Birmingham.
What is the racial composition of students in Birmingham?
Birmingham public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Birmingham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Birmingham include: Quarton Elementary School vs. Pierce Elementary School, Pierce Elementary School vs. Quarton Elementary School

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