For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 889 students in the neighborhood of New Center, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public school in New Center is University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New Center, 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 26% (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 New Center, Detroit, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
485 W Milwaukee St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 481-4000
Gr: 6-12 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Center, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of New Center, Detroit, MI include University Preparatory Art Design Middlehigh.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Center, Detroit?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of New Center, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New Center, Detroit?
the neighborhood of New Center, 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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