For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,477 students in Highland Park, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Highland Park, MI are Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School, George Washington Carver Middle School and George Washington Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Highland Park, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 W 7 Mile Rd
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-2999
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-2999
Gr: K-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Gr: 5-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Gr: PK-4 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Barber Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45 E Buena Vista St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 88:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Nolan Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Lantz St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Gr: PK-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Covenant School Spectrum
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1961 Lincoln St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 558-9022
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 558-9022
Gr: 7-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Highland Park, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Academy (Sda) - Calumet Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Gr: 6-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 97%
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Gr: 4-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 852-7506
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 852-7506
Gr: 5-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
17501 Brush Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Gr: PK-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
200 Highland St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 869-1000
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 869-1000
Gr: K-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Career Academy/adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Glendale At Second Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3007
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3007
Gr: 9-12
Creative Learning Center Highland Park (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14104 Woodward Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 564-8619
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 564-8619
Gr: 9-12
Field Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
19670 Cameron Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-3310
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-3310
Gr: PK-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
744 W. Adeline Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-5860
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-5860
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
17501 Brush Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Gr: PK-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
131 Pilgrim St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3004
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3004
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
131 Pilgrim St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
16535 Joslyn
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3000
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3000
Gr: Inquire with school | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
16535 Joslyn
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3006
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3006
Gr: 7-9 | 484 students Minority enrollment: 99%
1255 E. State Fair
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7711
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7711
Gr: K-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
1150 East Lantz St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Gr: K-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
53 Candler St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-2916
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-2916
Gr: K-8 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
25 Ford St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 285-9185
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 285-9185
Gr: K-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Teen Mothers Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
152 Highland
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 252-0422
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 252-0422
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Highland Park, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Highland Park, MI include Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School, George Washington Carver Middle School and George Washington Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Highland Park?
6 public schools are located in Highland Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park?
Highland Park public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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