For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,467 students in 48237, MI.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 48237 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48237, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48237, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norup International School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14450 Manhattan St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Gr: K-8 | 688 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 533 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
Pepper Elementary School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 2-12 | 90 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Einstein Elementary School
(Math: 6% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Oak Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 4% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 679 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Rank: #88.
Key Elementary School
(Math: 4% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
48237, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
20820 Greenfield
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 968-0440
Gr: 9-12 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 547-2323
Gr: K-5
14700 W. Lincoln Street
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8400
Gr: K-2 | 123 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
14700 Lincoln St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8900
Gr: PK
13400 Oak Park Boulevard
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 423-4581
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 423-4581
Gr: 9-12 | 153 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 347-0026
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 347-0026
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 40:1
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
Gr: 1-6 | 5 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
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
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 254:1
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
Gr: K-12 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48237, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48237, MI include Norup International School, Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus and Pepper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48237?
8 public elementary schools are located in 48237.
What is the racial composition of students in 48237?
48237 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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