Top 10 Best Detroit Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 115 public middle schools serving 48,815 students in Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Detroit, MI are Way Michigan, Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus and Carstens Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Detroit, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Detroit have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Detroit, MI Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3500 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13000 Essex Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Dove Of Detroit
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
20001 Wexford
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Edmonson Montessori
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 142 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Edward Duke Ellington At Beckham
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Golightly Education Center
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5536 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Gompers Elementarymiddle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14450 Burt Road
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Grades: PK-8
| 790 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Hope Academy
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12121 Broadstreet Ave
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 934-0054
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 255 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3901 Margareta St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Spain Elementarymiddle School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3700 Beaubien St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15531 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Vernor Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13726 Pembroke Ave
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7342
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Rank: #2 - 152. - 15.
Way Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Grades: 6-12
| 102 students
Rank: #1616.
Keidan Special Education Center
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4441 Collingwood St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-9400
Grades: PK-8
| 100 students
Rank: #1717.
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6501 West Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 651-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 611 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Pathways Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11340 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 209-3803
Grades: 7-12
| 98 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Turning Point Academy
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
18501 Waltham St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 347-8900
Grades: K-12
| 27 students
Rank: #2020.
Bates Academy
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #2121.
Moses Field Center
Special Education School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1100 Sheridan St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
Rank: #2222.
Detroit Prep
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Grades: K-8
| 320 students
Rank: #2323.
Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
16827 Appoline St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 341-4944
Grades: K-8
| 378 students
Rank: #2424.
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Rank: #2525.
Fisher Magnet Upper Academy
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15491 Maddelein St
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 866-7233
Grades: 5-8
| 382 students
Rank: #2626.
Clippert Academy
Math: 25% | Reading: 36%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1981 Mckinstry St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-5009
Grades: 6-8
| 399 students
Rank: #2727.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 496 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Academy Of The Americas High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Grades: 4-12
| 653 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Garvey Academy
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Van Dyke St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 311 students
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Schulze For Technology And Arts
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10700 Santa Maria St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #3131.
Madisoncarver Academy
Charter School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19900 Mcintyre St
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 486-4626
Grades: K-8
| 606 students
Rank: #3232.
Way Vernor Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8701 West Vernor Highway
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 444-8082
Grades: 6-12
| 115 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Detroit Edison Public School Academy
Charter School
Math: 12% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1903 Wilkins St
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 833-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 847 students
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Pembroke Academy
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
19940 Mansfield St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 243-0092
Grades: K-8
| 331 students
Rank: #3535.
Detroit Service Learning Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
21605 West 7 Mile Rd
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 541-7619
Grades: PK-8
| 941 students
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Detroit, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-11
| 206 students
16418 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
14595 Heyden
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Grades: K-9
| 673 students
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: PK-K
| 40 students
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Grades: 7-10
| 550 students
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
1501 Canton Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 866-7530
Grades: K-5
| 125 students
6600 Benson Street
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 852-9600
Grades: K-6
| 233 students
13001 Fenkell Street
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 873-0180
Grades: PK-5
| 22 students
4601 Seebaldt Street
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 494-2361
Grades: PK-2
| 183 students
4055 Richton St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 873-7240
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
17200 Rowe
Detroit, MI 48205
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 10 students
5555 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 92 students
609 East Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 15 students
1326 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 646-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 76 students
8333 Townsend St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Grades: 5-12
| 75 students
4707 St. Antoine Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Detroit, MI include Way Michigan, Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus and Carstens Elementarymiddle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Detroit, MI?
115 public middle schools are located in Detroit, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Detroit, MI?
Detroit, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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