For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 713 students in the neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Bethune Community is 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.
The neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15850 Strathmoor St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 866-9600
Gr: PK-8 | 879 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit, MI include John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Bethune Community, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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