For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,663 students in Harper Woods, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Harper Woods, MI are Beacon Elementary School, Chandler Park Academy High School and Chandler Park Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper Woods, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Harper Woods have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Harper Woods, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beacon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19475 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5343
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5343
Gr: PK-2 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Chandler Park Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20254 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 499-3010
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 499-3010
Gr: 9-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Rank: #33.
Chandler Park Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20200 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 884-8830
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 884-8830
Gr: PK-5 | 817 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #44.
Harper Woods Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Anita St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 343-1830
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 343-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19872 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Gr: 6-12 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 206:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #66.
Tyrone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19525 Tyrone St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5379
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-5379
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Chandler Park Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20100 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(248) 905-5030
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(248) 905-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #88.
Harper Woods High School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Gr: 9-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(616) 916-7590
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(616) 916-7590
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
The Harper Woods College And Career Institute
Vocational School
20570 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 332-8451
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 332-8451
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Harper Woods, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Harper Woods, MI include Beacon Elementary School, Chandler Park Academy High School and Chandler Park Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Harper Woods?
11 public schools are located in Harper Woods.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Woods?
Harper Woods public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Harper Woods are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Harper Woods include: Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods vs. Tyrone Elementary School, Tyrone Elementary School vs. Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
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