For the 2024 school year, there are 184 public schools serving 76,880 students in Detroit, MI (there are 36 private schools, serving 4,473 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Detroit, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Detroit, MI are Jerry L White Center, Chrysler Elementary School and Marvin L Winans Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Detroit, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerry L White Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14804 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Chrysler Elementary School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1445 East Lafayette St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 494-8440
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Marvin L Winans Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: K-5
| 189 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Academy Of The Americas At Logan
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3811 Cicotte St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 873-7441
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 873-7441
Grades: K-3
| 428 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 Essex Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Central High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2425 Tuxedo Street
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 315 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Cody High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Coleman A Young Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15771 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0725
Grades: PK-5
| 427 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Communication And Media Arts High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19501 Berg Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 866-9300
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 866-9300
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Covenant House Detroit East Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave, Suite 101
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Denby High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12800 Kelly Road
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Dove Of Detroit
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20001 Wexford
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Edmonson Montessori
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Edward Duke Ellington At Beckham
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Golightly Education Center
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5536 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Gompers Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14450 Burt Road
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Grades: PK-8
| 790 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Harms Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Central St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3492
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3492
Grades: PK-5
| 261 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Henry Ford High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20000 Evergreen Road
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-7567
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-7567
Grades: 9-12
| 865 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Hope Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12121 Broadstreet Ave
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 934-0054
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 934-0054
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Mumford High School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17525 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 416-7064
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 416-7064
Grades: 9-12
| 941 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3901 Margareta St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1551 Beard St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Spain Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Beaubien St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15531 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Vernor Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13726 Pembroke Ave
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7342
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7342
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #5 - 295. - 29.
Way Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #3030.
Keidan Special Education Center
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4441 Collingwood St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Rank: #3131.
Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 347-7280
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 347-7280
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Rank: #3232.
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6501 West Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 651-2400
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 651-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 611 students
Rank: #3333.
Covenant House Detroit Southwest Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Covenant House Detroit Central Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11340 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
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Detroit, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-11
| 206 students
Academy Of Detroit-west (Closed 2011)
Charter School
16418 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park - Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park (4-5) (Closed 2005)
Charter School
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
Ace Academy Jefferson Site (Closed 2021)
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
Aisha Shule/web Dubois Prep. Academy School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
14595 Heyden
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Grades: K-9
| 673 students
Andrew Young Early College Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Beacon International Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Grades: 7-10
| 550 students
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
1501 Canton Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
6600 Benson Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
13001 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
4601 Seebaldt Street
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Grades: PK-2
| 183 students
4055 Richton St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7240
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7240
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Bowman Site (Closed 2018)
Charter School
17200 Rowe
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5555 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 92 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Depaul (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
609 East Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Antoine (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1326 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 76 students
8333 Townsend St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Grades: 5-12
| 75 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-detroit (Closed 2008)
Charter School
4707 St. Antoine Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Detroit, MI include Jerry L White Center, Chrysler Elementary School and Marvin L Winans Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Detroit, MI?
184 public schools are located in Detroit, MI.
What percentage of students in Detroit, MI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Detroit, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit, MI?
Detroit, MI public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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