For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 students in 48216, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 82 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 48216, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48216, MI are Covenant High School Southwest, Escuela Avancemos and Detroit Public Safety Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48216 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48216, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48216, MI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School Southwest
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 25th St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 297-8720
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Escuela Avancemos
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 596-0079
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Detroit Public Safety Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1250 Rosa Parks Blvd
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 965-6916
Gr: 6-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
48216, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2635 Howard St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-7757
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 963-7757
Gr: 9-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48216, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48216, MI include Covenant High School Southwest, Escuela Avancemos and Detroit Public Safety Academy.
How many public schools are located in 48216?
3 public schools are located in 48216.
What percentage of students in 48216 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 48216 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48216?
48216 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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