For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,205 students in 48215, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48215, MI are Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac, Detroit Merit Charter Academy and Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48215 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48215, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 37% (majority Black).
Best 48215, MI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Gr: K-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #44.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Golightly Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Gr: 9-12
48215, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Gr: K-5 | 317 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-victor's (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Capstone Academy Charter Schoolriverbend (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 50%
897 Philip Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Gr: 7 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
4180 Marlborough St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4365 Newport Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 99%
4180 Marlborough Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
2629 Lenox
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48215, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48215, MI include Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac, Detroit Merit Charter Academy and Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly.
How many public schools are located in 48215?
5 public schools are located in 48215.
What is the racial composition of students in 48215?
48215 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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