For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 291 students in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public elementary school in Jefferson Chalmers is Carstens Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI include Carstens Elementarymiddle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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