For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,361 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 37% 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 (2025)
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 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 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 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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: K-4 | 455 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 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 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
48236, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 41%
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
Gr: PK
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 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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