For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 213 students in the neighborhood of Dexter Fenkell, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Dexter Fenkell is Joy Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Dexter Fenkell, 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 17% (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 Dexter Fenkell, Detroit, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Fenkell, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Fenkell, Detroit, MI include Joy Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dexter Fenkell, Detroit?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Dexter Fenkell, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dexter Fenkell, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Dexter Fenkell, 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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