For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,095 students in 48206, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48206, MI are Thirkell Elementarymiddle School and Durfee Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48206 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48206, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48206, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thirkell Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7724 14th St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0990
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0990
Grades: PK-8
| 462 students
Rank: #22.
Durfee Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Grades: PK-8
| 633 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48206, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48206, MI include Thirkell Elementarymiddle School and Durfee Elementarymiddle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48206?
2 public middle schools are located in 48206.
What is the racial composition of students in 48206?
48206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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