For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 471 students in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public elementary school in North Corktown is Burton International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average).
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 North Corktown, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burton International Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Gr: PK-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI include Burton International Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit?
1 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit?
the neighborhood of North Corktown, 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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