For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 362 students in 48221, MI.
The top-ranked public charter school in 48221, MI is Macdowell Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 48221 have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48221, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48221, MI Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Macdowell Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
48221, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Gr: 7-10 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Gr: K-5 | 65 students
Hally Magnet Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2585 Grove St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3939
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3939
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3901 Margareta
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
20119 Wisconsin Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851
Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Gr: K-5 | 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 48221, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 48221, MI include Macdowell Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48221?
1 public charter schools are located in 48221.
What is the racial composition of students in 48221?
48221 public charter schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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