Summary:
Zip code 48335, covering Farmington and Farmington Hills, Michigan, is home to three elementary schools within the Farmington Public School District, serving grades PK-5 and K-5 with a combined enrollment of roughly 1,700 students.
For parents, this is a strong, high-performing cluster of schools. Longacre Elementary School is the academic leader, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 76th percentile statewide. It also has the lowest student-teacher ratio (15.3) and the highest per-student spending ($18,313), which correlates with its top test scores, particularly in math. Hillside Elementary School is the most improved, climbing to the 74th percentile and showing exceptional strength in 5th-grade social studies, where 40.8% of students are proficient—well above the state average. Gill Elementary School is the only one with a 3-star rating (68th percentile) and serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (28.7% free/reduced lunch). Despite this, Gill excels in 3rd-grade math and ELA, but its performance dips by 5th grade, suggesting some inconsistency across grade levels.
All three schools significantly outperform state averages in early grades, indicating strong foundational programs district-wide. However, there are trade-offs to consider. Longacre has the highest chronic absenteeism rate (22.0%) despite its academic success, while Hillside and Gill have lower rates (19.6% and 18.5%, respectively). Hillside offers the largest enrollment (682 students) and a middle-ground spending level ($16,383). Gill is the only school with a Pre-K program, yet this hasn't translated into higher overall scores. Ultimately, Longacre offers the best academic outcomes with smaller classes, Hillside provides a balanced, improving option, and Gill remains a solid choice with targeted strengths, especially for families prioritizing early elementary years.
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