Oakley W. Best Middle School
Grades: 6-8
Students: 530
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 20:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 314:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
22201 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
3/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness6/10
Community Reviews
Oakley W Best middle school has been a great experience for me and countless other people. As a current 8th grader who is about to leave the school, I look back at all the memories I've made here. The staff get the job done. The teachers teacher what's needed, and also bond with their students, and
Posted by a student on 5/6/2026The school has leaked personal information on two students to myself. I do not live in the united states, and my email has been used and I have been receiving private information for the past 3 months. After I contacted the school MULTIPLE times, underlining how much of a student safety issue this i
Posted by a community member on 5/29/2025as a current student here my experience is the teachers and staff are excited to help students learn its a welcoming environment many elective classes your child could do and lots of school activities I would definitely recommend this school!
Posted by a student on 10/19/2022It was terrible, worst experience i’ve ever had. I have nothing against the teachers but the principal did not do his job correctly at all, in my opinion. The councilors were very rude and if you didn’t give them the reply they were seeking for they would give you a rude, stuck up attitude. The secu
Posted by a parent on 1/4/2020I love O.W Best it has the best teacher and students. They treat everyone equal and aren't rude. If your looking for a school to take your kid you should look into O.W best middle school.
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Dearborn Heights schools - Oakley W. Best Middle School is located at 22201 Powers Avenue, Dearborn Heights MI 48125. Oakley W. Best Middle School is in the Dearborn Heights School District #7. Oakley W. Best Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6-8.
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