For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 456 students in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI.
The neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI public elementary schools have a diversity score of 0.04, which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 0.58.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Durfee Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Gr: PK-8 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit, MI include Durfee Elementarymiddle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Dexter Linwood, Detroit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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