For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,004 students in Ortonville, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 41 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Ortonville, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ortonville, MI are Brandon High School, Harveyswanson Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ortonville, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ortonville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ortonville, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brandon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1820
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1820
Gr: 7-12 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Harveyswanson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2839 Oakwood Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Gr: PK-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Brandon Adult Transition Program
Special Education School
1025 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1855
Gr: Inquire with school | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ortonville, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Ortonville, MI include Brandon High School, Harveyswanson Elementary School and Oakwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ortonville?
5 public schools are located in Ortonville.
What percentage of students in Ortonville go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Ortonville are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ortonville?
Ortonville public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.