For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,340 students in the neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Brightmoor are Detroit Community Schools High School, Detroit Community Schools Elementary School and Gompers Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Brightmoor, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Community Schools High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Community Schools Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12675 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 537-3570
Grades: PK-8
| 298 students
Rank: #33.
Gompers Elementarymiddle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14450 Burt Rd
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 494-7495
Grades: PK-8
| 807 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit, MI include Detroit Community Schools High School, Detroit Community Schools Elementary School and Gompers Elementarymiddle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Brightmoor, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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