For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,824 students in 48205, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 58 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 48205, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48205, MI are Turning Point Academy, Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy and Osborn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48205 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48205, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48205, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Turning Point Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Grades: K-12
| 28 students
Rank: #22.
Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15865 E 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 371-1300
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 371-1300
Grades: K-8
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Osborn High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11600 E 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 439 students
Rank: #44.
Trix Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20045 Joann St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 426-1020
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 426-1020
Grades: PK-8
| 259 students
Rank: #55.
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13840 Lappin St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-7022
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-7022
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Brewer Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18025 Brock St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0404
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0404
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Brenda Scott Academy For Theatre Arts
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18440 Hoover St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-6700
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-6700
Grades: PK-8
| 789 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fisher Magnet Academy
Magnet School
15510 E State Fair St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Grades: PK-8
| 788 students
48205, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17200 Rowe
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-st. Jude's (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15255 Mayfield St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
12450 Hayes St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0404
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0404
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Capstone Academy Charter Schoolmayfield (Closed 2023)
Charter School
15255 Mayfield St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 924-8518
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 924-8518
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
17201 Annott Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2072
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2072
Grades: 6-8
| 439 students
Fisher Magnet (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
15600 East State Fair St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2670
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2670
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Fisher Magnet Lower Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
15510 E State Fair St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 642-4854
Grades: PK-4
| 456 students
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
15491 Maddelein St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-7233
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-7233
Grades: 5-8
| 378 students
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8557
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8557
Grades: PK
| n/a students
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8557
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8557
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
20045 Joanne
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-9080
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-9080
Grades: PK-6
| 342 students
12700 Grover Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-6999
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-6999
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
17200 Rowe St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 895-2200
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 895-2200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
16206 Edmore Drive
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2244
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2244
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
20045 Joann St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-0400
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 521-0400
Grades: K-12
| 175 students
11600 East 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
11600 East 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
11600 East 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-0343
Grades: 9-12
| 322 students
13840 Lappin St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 245-3581
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 245-3581
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
12300 Linnhurst Street
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2200
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-2200
Grades: PK-6
| 398 students
12400 Nashville St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8600
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 852-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 250 students
15255 Mayfield
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 822-2400
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 822-2400
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48205, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48205, MI include Turning Point Academy, Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy and Osborn High School.
How many public schools are located in 48205?
8 public schools are located in 48205.
What percentage of students in 48205 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 48205 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48205?
48205 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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