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Best 48125 Michigan Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,284 students in 48125, MI.

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48125, MI are Polk Elementary School, Bedford School and Pardee School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public elementary schools in zipcode 48125 have an score of 14% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48125, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best 48125, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Polk Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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4651 Polk St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-0500

Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Rank: #22.

Bedford School

Magnet School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4650 Croissant St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-4100

Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #33.

Pardee School

Magnet School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
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4650 Pardee Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-5600

Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Rank: #44.

Oakley W Best Middle School

(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
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22201 Powers Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200

Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Rank: #55.

Thorne Elementary School

(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
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25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1600

Gr: PK-6 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

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48125, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Federal Elementary School (Closed 2006)

27280 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790

Gr: 2-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Madison Elementary School (Closed 2014)

4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883

Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Madison School (Closed 2023)

4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-1000

Gr: PK

Westwood New Technical High School (Closed 2015)

3601 Janet
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362

Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%

Westwood Preschool (Closed 2010)

25251 Annapolis St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-1691

Gr: PK

Westwood Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)

3601 Janet St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48125, MI?

The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48125, MI include Polk Elementary School, Bedford School and Pardee School.

How many public elementary schools are located in 48125?

5 public elementary schools are located in 48125.

What is the racial composition of students in 48125?

48125 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).