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Best 48221 Michigan Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,086 students in 48221, MI.

The top ranked public middle schools in 48221, MI are Bates Academy, The School At Marygrove and Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 48221 have an score of 19% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48221, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 48221, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Bates Academy

(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
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Top 30%

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19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000

Gr: PK-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Rank: #22.

The School At Marygrove

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
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Bottom 50%

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8425 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 335-1331

Gr: K-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Rank: #33.

Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts

(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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10700 Santa Maria St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-4400

Gr: PK-8 | 631 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Rank: #44.

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
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3901 Margareta St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300

Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Rank: #55.

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
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2585 Grove St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8100

Gr: PK-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1

Rank: #66.

Macdowell Preparatory Academy

Charter School

(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
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4201 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141

Gr: PK-8 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 48221 Michigan

48221, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Aisha Shule/web Dubois Prep. Academy School (Closed 2015)

20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050

Gr: 6-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1

Beaubien Middle School (Closed 2008)

19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250

Gr: 7-10 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

E.t. Clark Academy (Closed 2004)

16151 James Couzens
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

Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Hampton Middle School (Closed 2023)

3901 Margareta
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300

Gr: PK-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1

High School Of Commerce & Business Administration (Closed 2005)

20119 Wisconsin Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851

Gr: 9-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Patrick O'hearn Elementary School (Closed 2023)

16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388

Gr: K-5 | 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48221, MI?

The top ranked public middle schools in 48221, MI include Bates Academy, The School At Marygrove and Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts.

How many public middle schools are located in 48221?

6 public middle schools are located in 48221.

What is the racial composition of students in 48221?

48221 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).