For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,171 students in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Claytown are Munger Elementarymiddle School, Priest Elementarymiddle School and Universal Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Munger Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Grades: PK-8
| 933 students
Rank: #22.
Priest Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7840 Wagner St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705
Grades: PK-8
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Universal Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4833 Ogden St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 581-5006
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 581-5006
Grades: K-12
| 684 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI include Munger Elementarymiddle School, Priest Elementarymiddle School and Universal Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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