For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,419 students in 48236, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48236, MI are Richard Elementary School, Ferry Elementary School and Brownell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48236 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48236, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48236, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: K-4 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 64% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Kerby Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
John Monteith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1275 Cook Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Parcells Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Stevens T Mason Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: K-4 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 3% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48236, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48236, MI include Richard Elementary School, Ferry Elementary School and Brownell Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48236?
8 public elementary schools are located in 48236.
What is the racial composition of students in 48236?
48236 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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