For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,230 students in 48211, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48211, MI are Oakland International Academy Elementary School and Oakland International Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48211 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48211, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48211, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakland International Academy Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4001 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0790
Gr: 2-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 64:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Oakland International Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8228 Conant St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 925-1000
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 925-1000
Gr: 6-8 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Oakland International Academy K1
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
6111 Miller St
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Detroit, MI 48211
(248) 327-7673
Gr: PK-1 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
48211, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
6836 Georgia Street
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 866-8050
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 866-8050
Gr: K-8 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
2224 Medbury St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0281
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 923-0281
Gr: 9-12 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
2920 E. Palmer Street
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 866-0854
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 866-0854
Gr: PK-6 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 246:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
New Paradigm Loving Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1000 Lynn St
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 833-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
8300 Cameron Street
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 873-0444
Detroit, MI 48211
(313) 873-0444
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48211, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48211, MI include Oakland International Academy Elementary School and Oakland International Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 48211?
3 public schools are located in 48211.
What is the racial composition of students in 48211?
48211 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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