For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 119 students in 48226, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 135 private students). 47% of all K-12 students in 48226, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in 48226, MI is Way Michigan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 48226 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48226, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48226, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 E Fort St
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 119:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
48226, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - St. Antoine (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1326 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Gr: 5-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48226, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48226, MI include Way Michigan.
How many public schools are located in 48226?
1 public schools are located in 48226.
What percentage of students in 48226 go to public school?
47% of all K-12 students in 48226 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48226?
48226 public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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