For the 2025 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 8,378 students in Hamtramck, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 276 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Hamtramck, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamtramck, MI are Hamtramck Academy, Caniff Liberty Academy and Hanley International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamtramck, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hamtramck have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hamtramck, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hamtramck Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11420 Conant St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-7312
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-7312
Grades: K-8
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
Caniff Liberty Academy
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2650 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Grades: PK-9
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
Hanley International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Denton St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 875-8888
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 875-8888
Grades: PK-8
| 658 students
Rank: #44.
Bridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9600 Buffalo St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #55.
Dickinson East Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3385 Norwalk St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7406
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7406
Grades: K-6
| 588 students
Rank: #66.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3225 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7404
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7404
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #77.
Bridge Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3105 Carpenter St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6200
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #88.
Kosciuszko School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Burger St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7405
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7405
Grades: 7-8
| 272 students
Rank: #99.
Davison Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2800 E Davison St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 252-3118
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 252-3118
Grades: PK-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamtramck High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11410 Charest St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7401
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7401
Grades: 9-12
| 965 students
Rank: #1111.
Tau Beta School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7409
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7409
Grades: K-8
| 274 students
Rank: #1212.
Dickinson West Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2333 Burger St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7407
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7407
Grades: K-6
| 420 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Bridge Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3120 Carpenter St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 308 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Grades: PK-12
| 235 students
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Holbrook School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2361 Alice St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7408
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7408
Grades: K-8
| 165 students
Rank: #1616.
Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13477 Eureka St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470
Grades: PK-8
| 162 students
Rank: #1717.
Frontier International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Conant St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6300
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6300
Grades: K-12
| 694 students
Rank: #1818.
Oakland International Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2619 Florian St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 285-8990
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 285-8990
Grades: 9-12
| 520 students
Rank: n/an/a
11680 Mcdougall St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7410
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7410
Grades: PK-2
| 128 students
Hamtramck, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
13322 Conant Street
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 866-3500
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 866-3500
Grades: 7-12
| 737 students
11241 Gunston
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 491-0003
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 491-0003
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-6810
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-6810
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 866-3595
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 866-3595
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
17601 Mound Rd
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-8300
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-8300
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
17600 Ryan Rd
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-3200
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-3200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamtramck, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Hamtramck, MI include Hamtramck Academy, Caniff Liberty Academy and Hanley International Academy.
How many public schools are located in Hamtramck?
19 public schools are located in Hamtramck.
What percentage of students in Hamtramck go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Hamtramck are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamtramck?
Hamtramck public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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