Top 3 Best 48206 Michigan Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,420 students in 48206, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48206, MI are Central High School, Durfee Elementarymiddle School and Thirkell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48206 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 48206, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
Best 48206, MI Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo Street
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Durfee Elementarymiddle School
Math: 9% | Reading: 13%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo Street
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Grades: PK-8
| 498 students
Rank: #33.
Thirkell Elementary School
Math: 6% | Reading: 10%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7724 14th St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0990
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0990
Grades: PK-8
| 558 students
48206, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2920 Joy Road
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0144
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0144
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Crosman Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8820 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1560
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Crosman Alternative Middle-high School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8820 Woodrow Wilson
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1550
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1550
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2900 West Philadelphia St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0910
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0910
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Johnson H. Mckinney Day Treatment Center (Closed 2005)
Special Education School
8820 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-0281
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-0281
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tredco-patch (tried Stone Church) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1550 Taylor Ave
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 871-1878
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 871-1878
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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