Top 5 Best 48236 Michigan Public Elementary Schools (2025)

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 44% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), 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)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richard Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
176 Mckinley Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4900
Grades: K-4
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
748 Roslyn Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4100
Grades: K-4
| 345 students
Rank: #33.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
Rank: #44.
Kerby Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
285 Kerby Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4200
Grades: K-4
| 295 students
Rank: #55.
John Monteith Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1275 Cook Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4500
Grades: K-4
| 455 students
Rank: #66.
Parcells Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grades: 5-8
| 669 students
Rank: #77.
Stevens T Mason Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1640 Vernier Rd
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4400
Grades: K-4
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6145 Canyon St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 48236 Michigan

48236, 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
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grades: PK
| n/a students

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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