For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,750 students in 48141, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 46 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 48141, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48141, MI are Burger Development Center, Westwood North Academy and Westwood Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48141 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48141, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48141, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Rank: #33.
Westwood Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0288
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0288
Grades: 9-12
| 170 students
Rank: #44.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #55.
Daly School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
American International Academy High Schoolmiddle Schooll
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27100 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Grades: 7-12
| 197 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Rank: #88.
David Hicks School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #99.
American International Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Grades: 3-6
| 210 students
48141, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Grades: 9
| 196 students
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 641-1312
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 641-1312
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Grades: 3-5
| 453 students
1771 Henry Ruff Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-7041
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-7041
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
27100 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 792-9444
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 792-9444
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Inkster High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3250 Middlebelt Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Grades: 10-12
| 738 students
1615 Henry Ruff Road
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-0128
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-0128
Grades: K-6
| 154 students
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-6940
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-6940
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
3414 Ash
Inkster, MI 48141
(248) 395-2848
Inkster, MI 48141
(248) 395-2848
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
28955 Rosewood
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-4813
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-4813
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
25912 Annapolis Street
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Grades: K-6
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48141, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48141, MI include Burger Development Center, Westwood North Academy and Westwood Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 48141?
9 public schools are located in 48141.
What percentage of students in 48141 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 48141 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48141?
48141 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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