For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,592 students in 48185, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48185, MI are Hayes Elementary School, Johnson Upper Elementary School and Cooper Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48185 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48185, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48185, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30600 Louise St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2725
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2725
Gr: K-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 N Hix Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2740
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2740
Gr: 4-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28550 Ann Arbor Trl
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2710
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2710
Gr: 5-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34505 Hunter Ave
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2600
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2600
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30055 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Gr: 2-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Universal Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
48185, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kaselemis Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
8100 North Hubbard St
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-4602
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
8100 Hubbard Street
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2760
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2760
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
6420 North Newburgh Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2740
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2740
Gr: K-5
Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
34801 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2645
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2645
Gr: PK
4825 Dancy
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 721-5515
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 721-5515
Gr: K-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
W Wayne Skill Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8075 Ritz Ave
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2810
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2810
Gr: 12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
30901 Palmer Road
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 367-8600
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 367-8600
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
William Ford Careertech Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
36455 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2106
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2106
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48185, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48185, MI include Hayes Elementary School, Johnson Upper Elementary School and Cooper Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48185?
7 public elementary schools are located in 48185.
What is the racial composition of students in 48185?
48185 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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