For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 471 students in the neighborhood of Rouge Park, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Rouge Park is Dixon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Rouge Park, Detroit, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Rouge Park, Detroit, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Trinity St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 947-1330
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 947-1330
Gr: PK-8 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rouge Park, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Rouge Park, Detroit, MI include Dixon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rouge Park, Detroit?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Rouge Park, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Rouge Park, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Rouge Park, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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