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Way Elementary School

Public Grades K-5

70^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 95% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Way Elementary School in Bloomfield Hills, MI, serves 506 students in Kindergarten through 5th grade and is part of the highly-rated Bloomfield Hills Schools district, which ranks in the 97th percentile statewide.

Way Elementary consistently earns 5-star ratings and ranks in the 95th percentile or higher in Michigan, with academic proficiency rates that soar 30-40 percentage points above state averages. The school shows particular strength in mathematics—82.1% of 4th graders scored proficient in math, outpacing district peers like Eastover Elementary School (64.1%) and Lone Pine Elementary School (63.9%) by roughly 18 points. Reading and writing skills are equally impressive across all grade levels, with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA proficiency rates between 65-76%. The school also excels at supporting all learners—male students rank in the 97th percentile statewide, and special education students perform in the 85th percentile, far exceeding typical outcomes. With a favorable 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio and only 10% chronic absenteeism (compared to 27.9% statewide), Way provides a stable, attentive learning environment.

Compared to nearby Avondale School District schools like R Grant Graham Elementary School and Auburn Elementary School, Way's proficiency rates are dramatically higher (65-82% vs. 11-36%), and its chronic absenteeism is three times lower. Even against its closest academic competitor, Schroeder Elementary School in Troy School District, Way holds its own in 4th grade math and ELA. While Way's spending ($22,227 per student) is substantial, it achieves superior results compared to schools spending more, like Auburn ($25,512). One area to watch: 5th grade social studies proficiency (46%) lags other subjects, and Asian student performance dipped below expectations in recent years—a point worth investigating if your child fits that demographic.

506

Students ?

12.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,227

Per pupil spending ?

10.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

765 W Long Lake Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302-1552

(248) 341-7800

District: Bloomfield Hills Schools

Students who attend Way Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

South Hills Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.5%

Asian:

10.5%

African American:

7.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 89th percentile in 2016 → 95th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (69% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 6 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school69%

District avg64%

Michigan avg38%

70^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 5%▲ up 7 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 5% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 4Elementary Schools in the Bloomfield Hills Schools

18^th of 625Bloomfield Hills Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	93.9	70 of 1492	95.3%	★★★★★
2025	93.8	68 of 1488	95.4%	★★★★★
2024	92.4	75 of 1486	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	93.9	56 of 1470	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	95.5	37 of 1344	97.2%	★★★★★
2021	96.0	22 of 1153	98.1%	★★★★★
2019	90.8	84 of 1408	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	88.9	127 of 1448	91.2%	★★★★★
2017	88.9	85 of 1466	94.2%	★★★★★
2016	84.2	178 of 1548	88.5%	★★★★☆
2015	87.4	138 of 1580	91.3%	★★★★★
2014	93.3	42 of 1533	97.3%	★★★★★
2013	94.8	22 of 1563	98.6%	★★★★★
2012	92.3	49 of 1566	96.9%	★★★★★
2011	86.6	19 of 1552	98.8%	★★★★★
2010	80.4	130 of 1552	91.6%	★★★★★
2009	87.4	32 of 1589	98.0%	★★★★★
2008	87.7	30 of 1577	98.1%	★★★★★
2007	88.8	15 of 1565	99.0%	★★★★★
2006	88.5	26 of 1545	98.3%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	58.5	48 of 95	49.5%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.3	38 of 101	62.4%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	86.5	128 of 1343	90.5%	★★★★★
2025	92.1	65 of 1338	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	89.4	82 of 1342	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.2	75 of 1321	94.3%	★★★★★
2022	96.6	9 of 1106	99.2%	★★★★★
2021	89.9	40 of 902	95.6%	★★★★★
2019	95.0	22 of 1171	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	85.5	144 of 1443	90.0%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	152 of 1352	88.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	94.9	37 of 1372	97.3%	★★★★★
2025	91.7	75 of 1366	94.5%	★★★★★
2024	91.2	77 of 1347	94.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.0	55 of 1334	95.9%	★★★★★
2022	93.0	44 of 1139	96.1%	★★★★★
2021	96.3	10 of 915	98.9%	★★★★★
2019	82.4	151 of 1196	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	88.5	112 of 1446	92.3%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.9	36 of 246	85.4%	★★★★☆
2025	86.0	14 of 252	94.4%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	92.0	64 of 1199	94.7%	★★★★★
2025	91.1	73 of 1206	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	73 of 1204	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.4	56 of 1198	95.3%	★★★★★
2022	94.2	32 of 1102	97.1%	★★★★★
2021	93.9	32 of 1005	96.8%	★★★★★
2019	85.9	109 of 1128	90.3%	★★★★★
2018	82.8	159 of 1253	87.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)97th percentile~ school

White (2026)95th percentile~ school

Female (2026)90th percentile-5 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)89th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2026)85th percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2025)49th percentile-46 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math75%+37 vs state

English Language Arts70%+29 vs state

Science68%+28 vs state

Social Studies46%+18 vs state

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Tuesday, October 3, 2017

Excellent school, the academics are tops, as well as the staff, who go above the call of duty. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)			M-Step Math (2026)			M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Way Elementary School	Public	K-5	765 W Long Lake Rd	Bloomfield Hills	48302	Oakland County	Bloomfield Hills Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 341-7800	506	39	12.9	10.9%	362 (71.5%)	37 (7.3%)	27 (5.3%)	53 (10.5%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.7%)	93.9	70^th of 1492 public elementary schools	95.3%		93.8	68^th of 1488 public elementary schools	95.4%	2		65.6	75.6	70.1	71.9	82.1	72.4	67.8	46.0	$22,227	$621	$21,606
Conant Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4100 Quarton Rd	Bloomfield Hills	48302	Oakland County	Bloomfield Hills Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 341-7000	504	35	14.4	6.7%	391 (77.6%)	32 (6.3%)	17 (3.4%)	38 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.2%)	95.3	45^th of 1492 public elementary schools	97.0%		92.2	89^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.0%	44		78.7	74.7	69.6	75.4	71.6	71.0	64.5	58.1	$23,695	$227	$23,469
Eastover Elementary School	Public	K-5	2800 Kensington Rd	Bloomfield Hills	48304	Oakland County	Bloomfield Hills Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 341-7100	589	44	13.4	15.1%	422 (71.6%)	46 (7.8%)	39 (6.6%)	46 (7.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	34 (5.8%)	79.8	267^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.1%		82.7	234^th of 1488 public elementary schools	84.3%	33		52.5	61.0	54.4	59.6	64.1	51.5	53.4	35.9	$23,565	$631	$22,934
Quarton Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	771 Chesterfield Ave	Birmingham	48009	Oakland County	Birmingham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 203-3429	371	23	16.0	2.4%	329 (88.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.0%)	90.8	120^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.0%		92.8	81^st of 1488 public elementary schools	94.6%	39		59.0	77.3	72.9	70.5	75.8	43.8	58.3	58.3	$20,423	$514	$19,909
Lone Pine Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2601 Lone Pine Rd	West Bloomfield	48323	Oakland County	Bloomfield Hills Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 341-7300	432	33	13.1	11.8%	337 (78.0%)	22 (5.1%)	25 (5.8%)	27 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.9%)	90.5	123^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	91.8%		91.7	95^th of 1488 public elementary schools	93.6%	28		63.0	56.6	66.7	75.3	63.9	61.4	68.6	51.4	$24,499	$228	$24,271
West Maple Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	6275 Inkster Rd	Bloomfield Hills	48301	Oakland County	Birmingham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 203-5100	529	35	14.9	10.0%	419 (79.2%)	33 (6.2%)	21 (4.0%)	20 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.8%)	92.3	96^th of 1492 public elementary schools	93.6%		91.7	93^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	93.8%	3		50.7	77.9	79.3	61.8	76.9	68.3	64.2	59.8	$18,911	$584	$18,327
Harlan Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3595 N Adams Rd	Bloomfield Hills	48304	Oakland County	Birmingham Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 203-3268	373	24	15.4	5.9%	298 (79.9%)	12 (3.2%)	18 (4.8%)	16 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (7.8%)	95.2	49^th of 1492 public elementary schools	96.7%		86.9	173^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	88.4%	124		65.2	80.0	79.5	67.4	78.3	74.4	69.2	51.3	$20,291	$585	$19,706
R Grant Graham Elementary School	Public	K-5	2450 Old Salem Rd	Auburn Hills	48326	Oakland County	Avondale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 537-6800	390	25	15.6	62.1%	71 (18.2%)	197 (50.5%)	74 (19.0%)	38 (9.7%)	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20.7	1166^th of 1492 public elementary schools	21.8%		22.1	1124^th of 1488 public elementary schools	24.5%	42		16.9	27.0	32.3	18.3	22.2	18.5	27.7	15.4	$17,586	$753	$16,833
Great Lakes Academy	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-8	46312 Woodward Ave	Pontiac	48342	Oakland County	Great Lakes Academy	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(248) 334-6434	162	13	12.4	87.7%	3 (1.9%)	132 (81.5%)	20 (12.3%)	3 (1.9%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.9%)								(n/a)	30.0									$16,852	$2,444	$14,408
Auburn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Waukegan St	Auburn Hills	48326	Oakland County	Avondale School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 537-6500	333	27	12.2	61.9%	82 (24.6%)	175 (52.6%)	60 (18.0%)	14 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19.2	1191^st of 1492 public elementary schools	20.2%		16.1	1242^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	16.5%	51		25.4	28.3	35.6	18.6	15.2	11.1	24.4	8.9	$25,512	$904	$24,608

Frequently Asked Questions about Way Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Way Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Way Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Hills Middle School

What district is Way Elementary School in?

Bloomfield Hills Schools

Is Way Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Way Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 70^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Way Elementary School?

Students at Way Elementary School are 72% White, 10% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

How many students attend Way Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 506 students attended Way Elementary School.

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