Grosse Pointe School District

20601 Morningside Drive
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-1584
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Grosse Pointe School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,344 students in Grosse Pointe School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Grosse Pointe School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Grosse Pointe School District 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 School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
12 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
6,344 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
385 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Grosse Pointe School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#55 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
57%
35%
64%
45%
57%
38%
96%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
14%
18%
% White
74%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,023 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,266 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$127 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$148 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,023
$18,510
Spending / Student
$23,266
$17,693

Best Grosse Pointe School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George Defer Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15425 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4000
Gr: K-4 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Lewis Maire Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
740 Cadieux Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4300
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Richard Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
176 Mckinley Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4900
Gr: K-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Grosse Pointe South High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11 Grosse Pointe Blvd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
748 Roslyn Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4100
Gr: K-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Kerby Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Kerby Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4200
Gr: K-4 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
John Monteith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1275 Cook Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Gr: K-4 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Grosse Pointe North High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
707 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Parcells Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1212.
Stevens T Mason Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4400
Gr: K-4 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Grosse Pointe School District?
Grosse Pointe School District manages 12 public schools serving 6,344 students.
What is the rank of Grosse Pointe School District?
Grosse Pointe School District is ranked #53 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Grosse Pointe School District?
74% of Grosse Pointe School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Grosse Pointe School District?
Grosse Pointe School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Grosse Pointe School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,266 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 6,344 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : 96% (Top 5% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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