For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 6,782 students in Grosse Pointe, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,759 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in Grosse Pointe, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%). Grosse Pointe has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Grosse Pointe, MI are George Defer Elementary School, Lewis Maire Elementary School and Richard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grosse Pointe, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Grosse Pointe have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Grosse Pointe, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
George Defer Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
15425 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4000
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4000
Grades: K-4
| 464 students
Rank: #22.
Lewis Maire Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
740 Cadieux Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4300
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4300
Grades: K-4
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
176 Mckinley Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4900
Grades: K-4
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
Grosse Pointe South High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #55.
Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
748 Roslyn Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4100
Grades: K-4
| 345 students
Rank: #66.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
Rank: #77.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 528 students
Rank: #88.
Kerby Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
285 Kerby Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4200
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4200
Grades: K-4
| 295 students
Rank: #99.
Grosse Pointe North High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,007 students
Rank: #1010.
John Monteith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1275 Cook Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #1111.
Parcells Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grades: 5-8
| 669 students
Rank: #1212.
Stevens T Mason Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1640 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4400
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4400
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Rank: #1313.
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6145 Canyon St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
Rank: n/an/a
2940 Waukegan St Auburn Hills,
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 575-3768
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 575-3768
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Grosse Pointe, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
820 Beaconsfield Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-5000
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-5000
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Grosse Pointe, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Grosse Pointe, MI include George Defer Elementary School, Lewis Maire Elementary School and Richard Elementary School. Grosse Pointe has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Grosse Pointe?
14 public schools are located in Grosse Pointe.
What percentage of students in Grosse Pointe go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in Grosse Pointe are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Grosse Pointe?
Grosse Pointe public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Grosse Pointe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Grosse Pointe include: Grosse Pointe South High School vs. Grosse Pointe North High School, Grosse Pointe North High School vs. Grosse Pointe South High School, Brownell Middle School vs. Parcells Middle School
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