For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 712 students in the neighborhood of West End, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public schools in West End are Blackwell Institute, Detroit Lions Academy and Barack Obama Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West End, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (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 West End, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Blackwell Institute
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9330 Shoemaker St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4391
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4391
Grades: 2-8
| 117 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Detroit Lions Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10101 E Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10800 E Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-6000
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-6000
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West End, Detroit, MI include Blackwell Institute, Detroit Lions Academy and Barack Obama Leadership Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Detroit?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West End, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West End, Detroit?
the neighborhood of West End, 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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