Public schools in Novi, MI
14 open public schools with an address in Novi, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,280
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Novi public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Novi, MI: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,280 students, an average of 637 per school. The largest campus is Novi High School (2,141 students), and the largest elementary school is Thornton Creek Elementary School (531).
Novi Community School District operates the most schools here (11), and 3 regular districts have at least one Novi campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 13% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Novi
Elementary schools in Novi
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerfield Elementary School Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 459 | 17.2:1 | |
| Hickory Woods Elementary School Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | PK–05 | 499 | 13.3:1 | |
| Meadowbrook Elementary School Walled Lake Consolidated Schools | KG–05 | 518 | 14.8:1 | |
| Novi Woods Elementary School Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 496 | 17.6:1 | |
| Orchard Hills Elementary School Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 453 | 15.3:1 | |
| Parkview Elementary School Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 515 | 16.2:1 | |
| Thornton Creek Elementary School Northville Public Schools | KG–05 | 531 | 15.9:1 | |
| Village Oaks Elementary School Novi Community School District | KG–04 | 499 | 13.4:1 |
Middle schools in Novi
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novi Meadows School Novi Community School District | 05–07 | 1,048 | 16.9:1 | |
| Novi Middle School Novi Community School District | 05–08 | 1,086 | 19:1 |
High schools in Novi
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career Preparation Novi Community School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 26 | 26:1 | |
| Novi High School Novi Community School District | 08–12 | 2,141 | 18.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Novi
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novi Adult Transition Center Novi Community School District · Special Education School | UG–UG | 9 | 3:1 | |
| Novi4All K12 Center Program Novi Community School District · Special Education School | KG–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White36.8%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black8.7%
- Asian44.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Novi schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,280 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Novi
How many public schools are in Novi, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Novi: 8 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,280 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Novi?
Schools with an address in Novi belong to 3 education agencies, led by Novi Community School District (11 schools), Walled Lake Consolidated Schools (2 schools), Northville Public Schools (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Novi?
Novi High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Novi, with 2,141 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Novi?
No school with an address in Novi is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Novi schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Novi public schools is 16.2:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Novi guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities