For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,872 students in 48201, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48201, MI are Cass Technical High School, Edmonson Montessori and Crockett Midtown High School Of Science And Medicine. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48201 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48201, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 37% (majority Black).
Best 48201, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cass Technical High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2501 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2000
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 263-2000
Gr: 9-12 | 2,493 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Edmonson Montessori
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Gr: PK-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Crockett Midtown High School Of Science And Medicine
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
571 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Detroit School Of Arts
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
123 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Spain Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Beaubien St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
Gr: PK-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48201, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48201, MI include Cass Technical High School, Edmonson Montessori and Crockett Midtown High School Of Science And Medicine.
How many public schools are located in 48201?
5 public schools are located in 48201.
What is the racial composition of students in 48201?
48201 public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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