Top 5 Best Wayne Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,087 students in Wayne, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 130 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wayne, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne, MI are Wayne Memorial High School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Taftgalloway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Wayne, MI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Memorial High School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Grades: 6-12
| 1,362 students
Rank: #22.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Math: 10% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
33555 Annapolis St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Grades: 6-11
| 685 students
Rank: #33.
Taftgalloway Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4035 Gloria St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2760
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #44.
Rooseveltmcgrath Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
36075 Currier St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2720
Grades: PK-6
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Waynewestland Community High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Grades: 8-12
| 203 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wayne, Michigan

Wayne, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Resa Center Programs (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
34540 W Michigan Ave
Wayne, MI 48184
(832) 641-5588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
32101 Stellwagen St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2770
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1300
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne, MI include Wayne Memorial High School, Benjamin Franklin Middle School and Taftgalloway Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne, MI?
5 public schools are located in Wayne, MI.
What percentage of students in Wayne, MI go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wayne, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne, MI?
Wayne, MI public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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