For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,392 students in 48237, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 774 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 48237, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48237, MI are Norup International School, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus and Pepper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48237 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48237, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48237, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norup International School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14450 Manhattan St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Grades: K-8
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24220 Rosewood St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-0880
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-0880
Grades: K-6
| 533 students
Rank: #33.
Pepper Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24301 Church St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7680
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7680
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
Oak Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23261 Scotia Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7620
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7620
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Nova Discipline Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Granzon St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7650
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7650
Grades: 2-12
| 90 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Grades: PK-8
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Oak Park High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13701 Oak Park Blvd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7740
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7740
Grades: 9-12
| 873 students
Rank: #88.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23400 Jerome St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Grades: PK-5
| 507 students
Rank: #99.
Einstein Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14001 Northend Ave
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7640
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7640
Grades: PK-5
| 393 students
Rank: n/an/a
12901 Albany St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7610
Grades: PK-K
| 52 students
48237, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Grades: 9-12
| 503 students
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
14700 W. Lincoln Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Grades: K-2
| 123 students
14700 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Grades: PK
| n/a students
12901 Albany
Oak Park, MI 48237
(586) 790-2756
Oak Park, MI 48237
(586) 790-2756
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
13400 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 423-4581
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 423-4581
Grades: 9-12
| 153 students
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 347-0026
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 347-0026
Grades: PK-8
| 202 students
Great Oaks Day Treatment Program (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
24301 Church St.
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7676
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7676
Grades: 1-6
| 5 students
Oak Park Alternative Education Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
12901 Albany
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 291-6722
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 291-6722
Grades: 9-12
| 254 students
Oak Park Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
13900 Granzon St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(586) 465-9474
Oak Park, MI 48237
(586) 465-9474
Grades: K-12
| 442 students
1244 Paxton
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 586-8844
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 586-8844
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48237, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48237, MI include Norup International School, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus and Pepper Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48237?
11 public schools are located in 48237.
What percentage of students in 48237 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 48237 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48237?
48237 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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