For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,752 students in Center Line, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Center Line, MI are May V Peck Elementary School, Wolfe Middle School and Center Line High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Center Line, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Center Line have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Center Line, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
May V Peck Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26201 Lorraine
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2600
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2600
Gr: K-5 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Wolfe Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8640 Mckinley
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2300
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Center Line High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
26300 Arsenal
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2100
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 510-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Center Line Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8155 Ritter
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 574-5500
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 574-5500
Gr: K-12 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Rising Stars Academy
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
23855 Lawrence
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 405-9473
Center Line, MI 48015
(586) 405-9473
Gr: 12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Center Line, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Center Line, MI include May V Peck Elementary School, Wolfe Middle School and Center Line High School.
How many public schools are located in Center Line?
5 public schools are located in Center Line.
What is the racial composition of students in Center Line?
Center Line public schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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