For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 927 students in the neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Buffalo Charles are Frontier International Academy and Detroit International Academy For Young Women. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frontier International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13200 Conant St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6300
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6300
Gr: K-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck, MI include Frontier International Academy and Detroit International Academy For Young Women.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck?
the neighborhood of Buffalo Charles, Hamtramck public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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