For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 955 students in Ferndale, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, MI are Ferndale Middle School, Edison and Webb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ferndale, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ferndale have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ferndale, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ferndale Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
725 Pinecrest Dr
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 541-1783
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Edison
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1650 Mapledale St
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5400
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Webb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2100 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5902
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Jardon Vocational School
Special Education School
2200 Woodward Hts
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 658-5950
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ferndale, MI include Ferndale Middle School, Edison and Webb Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ferndale?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ferndale.
What is the racial composition of students in Ferndale?
Ferndale public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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