Wood Creek Elementary School

Wood Creek Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
28400 Harwich Dr,  Farmington Hills, MI
Farmington Public Schools
3.6
429 Students
B
Niche Grade
The Wood Creek Elementary School serves kindergarten through fifth grades in Farmington Hills as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School. Children enjoy an international curriculum that promotes global awareness as part of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Programme (PYP). Wood Creek Elementary School seeks to develop compassionate, "action-oriented" young adults who are inspired to acquire knowledge through self-directed inquiry. Students develop an international mindset studying global issues in real-world contexts, while core courses in language, math, science, social studies and art, help them explore conceptual learning. Hands-on educational experiences in the past have included field trips to the Plymouth Historical Museum, natural habitat projects and creating a time capsule. Wood Creek Elementary School's "Bears" are brave participants in the Math Pentathlon, Run Club, Green Team and the Equity Club. Students participating in the Math Pentathlon compete and win awards while the Run Club stages a 5K for students in the fall and spring. Green Team members practice ways to "love the earth," and the Wood Creek Avengers, as part of the Equity Club, fight for fair representation. Wood Creek Elementary School's International Baccalaureate (IB) World School program challenges students with an international perspective that prepares them for rewarding futures.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Christopher Obrien
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
27%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
27%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Black
50.4%
White
32.7%
Two or more races
7.2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.2%
Hispanic
4.5%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 34 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/19/2025
I definitely wouldn't recommend this school. We've had nothing but a negative and frustrating experience since I first enrolled my child. The current principal and some staff lack responsiveness, tend to gaslight and scapegoat, discriminate and ignore simple requests. They come off as very arrogant...
4.0 parent
11/6/2025
My recent experiences with the secretary at Woodcreek Elementary have been disappointing. Interactions with her are often marked by a lack of patience and courtesy, particularly toward students. She frequently comes across as abrupt and dismissive, which is not conducive to creating a welcoming and...
1.0 parent
8/7/2025
Horrible school and has declined drastically in the last few years. Class rooms sizes of almost 30, lazy staff with terrible communication, high turnover, multiple threats requiring police presence and lost their IB status.
5.0 parent
12/18/2019
Great school! I am impressed with the MTSS process. Students are able to thrive academically.

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Wood Creek Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Farmington Hills, MI, in the Farmington Hills neighborhood, and is served by the Farmington Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 429 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 27% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. Wood Creek Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $416,266. Discover additional schools in the area, like Farmington Central High School, Oakland Early College, North Farmington High School, and more. Learn more about what Farmington Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Wood Creek Elementary School.

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