For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,217 students in 48227, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48227, MI are Dossin Elementarymiddle School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School and John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48227 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48227, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48227, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dossin Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16650 Glendale St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9390
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9390
Grades: PK-8
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8145 Puritan St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 494-3830
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 494-3830
Grades: PK-8
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15850 Strathmoor St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Grades: PK-8
| 845 students
Rank: #44.
Burns Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14350 Terry St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Grades: PK-8
| 377 students
48227, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
13001 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
14350 Terry St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0534
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
15125 Schoolcraft Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0770
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0770
Grades: K-8
| 519 students
15850 Strathmoor Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Grades: 6-8
| 521 students
15055 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9400
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9400
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cooley North Wing High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
15055 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1144
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1144
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
16501 Elmira Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1000
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-1000
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Fam Academy Of Detroit (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
15250 Grand River
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 273-8094
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 273-8094
Grades: 9-12
| 120 students
14735 Orangelawn Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0707
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 852-0707
Grades: PK-6
| 354 students
9600 Mettetal Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9363
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9363
Grades: K-8
| 429 students
8145 Puritan Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 494-3830
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 494-3830
Grades: K-8
| 558 students
13600 Ward Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0673
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0673
Grades: PK-6
| 309 students
Oakman Elementary Orthopedic School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
12920 Wadsworth St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-9540
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-9540
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
12744 Elmira St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0260
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0260
Grades: PK-8
| 598 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48227, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48227, MI include Dossin Elementarymiddle School, Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School and John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48227?
4 public middle schools are located in 48227.
What is the racial composition of students in 48227?
48227 public middle schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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