Summary:
Zip code 48302 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, is served by two top-performing elementary schools—Way Elementary School and Conant Elementary School—both part of the highly ranked Bloomfield Hills Schools district, which ranks in the 97th percentile statewide.
Both schools serve roughly 505 students each (grades K-5 at Way, PK-5 at Conant) and consistently rank among Michigan’s top 5% of elementary schools. Conant Elementary School holds a slight edge in overall state ranking (45th vs. 70th) and excels in early literacy and social studies—posting a standout 78.7% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA and a 58.1% score in 5th grade social studies. Way Elementary School counters as a math and science powerhouse, achieving an exceptional 82.1% proficiency in 4th grade math (the highest score in the dataset) and outperforming Conant in 5 of 8 subject-grade combinations in 2025-2026. Notably, Way improved its 4th grade math by 13.1 percentage points year-over-year, while Conant saw a 13.2-point jump in 5th grade social studies—suggesting strong cohort effects rather than school-wide trends.
Both schools dramatically exceed state averages in every subject, often by 30-40 points, and maintain low chronic absenteeism (around 10% vs. the 27.9% state average). They serve predominantly affluent populations, with free/reduced lunch rates of 10.87% (Way) and 6.75% (Conant). Interestingly, Conant spends $1,468 more per student ($23,695 vs. $22,227) yet has larger class sizes (14.4:1 vs. 12.9:1), and Way still outperforms in most academic comparisons—indicating that factors beyond spending and class size drive success here. Families in this zip code have two excellent, distinct options: Way for math/science strength and Conant for early literacy and social studies, both delivering results far above district and state benchmarks.
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