5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Detroit, Michigan

195 schools · 119 Elementary · 12 Middle · 46 High · 18 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 181

Private: 14

Districts: 56

Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Estimated Scores: 10%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.9/10
Median household income: $43,471
Median home value: $125,393
Bachelor's degree or higher: 22%
Avg commute: 25 min
Owner-occupied homes: 50%

How Detroit compares

Michigan rank

#250 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Michigan avg (6.3)

Median household income

$43k

59% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

189

About Schools in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit's public school landscape spans 28 ranked schools with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 — a number that tells parents to look carefully rather than assume quality is evenly distributed across the city. Performance varies significantly from school to school, and the gap between the strongest and weakest options is wide enough to make address and enrollment choices matter.

Only 5 schools, or 18% of ranked public options, score 7 or above out of 10. That's a small but meaningful tier, and families who land in it are getting meaningfully better outcomes than the city average. Leading the group is Greenfield Union Elementary-Middle School, the city's top-ranked public school at 7.5 out of 10. Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School follows at 7.4, making it the strongest middle school option in the ranked set. Carstens Elementary-Middle School scores 7.2, Pershing High School reaches 7.0 for families navigating high school choices, and Charles R Drew Transition Center also holds a 7.0 rating.

The presence of a magnet school in the top tier — Ann Arbor Trail — signals that Detroit parents have some ability to pursue competitive options beyond their immediate neighborhood zone. Magnet enrollment typically involves an application process, so families researching middle school years should confirm deadlines and eligibility requirements early. The clustering of top elementary and middle options above 7.0 also suggests that younger students have slightly more high-performing choices available than the high school tier, where options thin out quickly past Pershing.

For parents actively comparing schools, the practical takeaway is straightforward: with only 18% of ranked schools clearing the 7-point threshold and a city average sitting at 5.9, school selection in Detroit rewards early research. Scores alone don't capture every factor — proximity, program fit, and available support services all matter — but the performance spread here is wide enough that the school a child attends is likely to make a real difference. Starting the search early, checking current enrollment windows, and looking closely at the top-tier cluster gives families the best shot at a strong fit.

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Elementary Schools

119 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Moses Field Center 61 students · Pre-K–8th	61	Pre-K–8th	9.8
2	Keidan Special Education Center 90 students · Pre-K–8th	90	Pre-K–8th	9.7
3	Pembroke Academy 343 students · Kindergarten–8th	343	Kindergarten–8th	9.4
4	Hamilton Academy 321 students · Pre-K–8th	321	Pre-K–8th	8.1
5	Barton Elementary School 192 students · Pre-K–6th	192	Pre-K–6th	8.0
6	The James and Grace Lee Boggs School 161 students · Kindergarten–8th	161	Kindergarten–8th	7.9
7	Thurgood Marshall Elementary School 520 students · Pre-K–8th	520	Pre-K–8th	7.7
8	Mark Twain ElementaryMiddle School 294 students · Pre-K–8th	294	Pre-K–8th	7.7
9	Greenfield Union ElementaryMiddle School 248 students · Kindergarten–8th	248	Kindergarten–8th	7.5
10	Coleman A Young Elementary School 371 students · Pre-K–5th	371	Pre-K–5th	7.5
11	Garvey Academy 409 students · Pre-K–8th	409	Pre-K–8th	7.5
12	Dossin ElementaryMiddle School 305 students · Pre-K–8th	305	Pre-K–8th	7.4
13	Trix Academy 259 students · Pre-K–8th	259	Pre-K–8th	7.3
14	Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology 343 students · Pre-K–6th	343	Pre-K–6th	7.2
15	Burns ElementaryMiddle School 377 students · Pre-K–8th	377	Pre-K–8th	7.2
16	Carstens ElementaryMiddle School 274 students · Pre-K–8th	274	Pre-K–8th	7.2
17	Marion Law Academy 350 students · Pre-K–8th	350	Pre-K–8th	7.2
18	Noble ElementaryMiddle School 496 students · Pre-K–8th	496	Pre-K–8th	7.2
19	Escuela Avancemos 422 students · Kindergarten–8th	422	Kindergarten–8th	7.1
20	Palmer Park Preparatory Academy 376 students · Pre-K–8th	376	Pre-K–8th	7.1
21	Vernor Elementary School 301 students · Pre-K–8th	301	Pre-K–8th	7.1
22	Pulaski ElementaryMiddle School 377 students · Kindergarten–8th	377	Kindergarten–8th	7.0
23	SampsonWebber Leadership Academy 316 students · Pre-K–8th	316	Pre-K–8th	7.0
24	Bates Academy 785 students · Pre-K–8th	785	Pre-K–8th	7.0
25	Mary McLeod Bethune ElementaryMiddle School 690 students · Pre-K–8th	690	Pre-K–8th	6.9

Show 94 more elementary schools

26	Nolan ElementaryMiddle School 427 students · Pre-K–8th	427	Pre-K–8th	6.9
27	Edward Duke Ellington at Beckham 562 students · Pre-K–8th	562	Pre-K–8th	6.9
28	Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School 462 students · Pre-K–8th	462	Pre-K–8th	6.9
29	Bow ElementaryMiddle School 514 students · Pre-K–8th	514	Pre-K–8th	6.9
30	Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies 689 students · Pre-K–8th	689	Pre-K–8th	6.9
31	Chrysler Elementary School 130 students · Pre-K–5th	130	Pre-K–5th	6.8
32	Cooke STEM Academy 333 students · Pre-K–6th	333	Pre-K–6th	6.8
33	Emerson ElementaryMiddle School 569 students · Pre-K–8th	569	Pre-K–8th	6.8
34	Marquette ElementaryMiddle School 438 students · Pre-K–8th	438	Pre-K–8th	6.8
35	Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy 689 students · Kindergarten–8th	689	Kindergarten–8th	6.7
36	Mason Academy 456 students · Pre-K–8th	456	Pre-K–8th	6.7
37	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences 645 students · Pre-K–5th	645	Pre-K–5th	6.6
38	Detroit Achievement Academy 341 students · Kindergarten–8th	341	Kindergarten–8th	6.6
39	Detroit Community Schools Elementary 298 students · Pre-K–8th	298	Pre-K–8th	6.5
40	Barack Obama Leadership Academy 311 students · Kindergarten–8th	311	Kindergarten–8th	6.5
41	University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary 436 students · Kindergarten–5th	436	Kindergarten–5th	6.5
42	Carver STEM Academy 472 students · Pre-K–8th	472	Pre-K–8th	6.5
43	Dixon Elementary School 420 students · Pre-K–8th	420	Pre-K–8th	6.5
44	Maybury Elementary School 277 students · Pre-K–5th	277	Pre-K–5th	6.5
45	Schulze Academy for Technology and Arts 631 students · Pre-K–8th	631	Pre-K–8th	6.5
46	Wayne Elementary School 248 students · Pre-K–5th	248	Pre-K–5th	6.5
47	Weston Preparatory Academy 251 students · Kindergarten–8th	251	Kindergarten–8th	6.4
48	Hutchinson ElementaryMiddle School 369 students · Pre-K–8th	369	Pre-K–8th	6.4
49	John R King Academic and Performing Arts Academy 845 students · Pre-K–8th	845	Pre-K–8th	6.4
50	Ronald Brown Academy 874 students · Pre-K–8th	874	Pre-K–8th	6.3
51	Brewer Academy 455 students · Pre-K–8th	455	Pre-K–8th	6.3
52	Bunche Preparatory Academy 357 students · Pre-K–8th	357	Pre-K–8th	6.2
53	Henderson Academy 556 students · Pre-K–8th	556	Pre-K–8th	6.2
54	Earhart ElementaryMiddle School 899 students · Pre-K–8th	899	Pre-K–8th	6.2
55	Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy 392 students · Pre-K–8th	392	Pre-K–8th	6.1
56	Brenda Scott Academy for Theatre Arts 789 students · Pre-K–8th	789	Pre-K–8th	6.1
57	Munger ElementaryMiddle School 933 students · Pre-K–8th	933	Pre-K–8th	6.1
58	Hope Academy 408 students · Pre-K–8th	408	Pre-K–8th	6.0
59	Davison ElementaryMiddle School 790 students · Pre-K–8th	790	Pre-K–8th	6.0
60	Nichols ElementaryMiddle School 283 students · Pre-K–8th	283	Pre-K–8th	6.0
61	Spain ElementaryMiddle School 376 students · Pre-K–8th	376	Pre-K–8th	6.0
62	George Crockett Academy 321 students · Pre-K–8th	321	Pre-K–8th	5.9
63	Detroit Service Learning Academy Campus 919 students · Pre-K–8th	919	Pre-K–8th	5.9
64	Edmonson Montessori 215 students · Pre-K–8th	215	Pre-K–8th	5.9
65	Rutherford Winans Academy 161 students · Pre-K–8th	161	Pre-K–8th	5.8
66	Durfee ElementaryMiddle School 633 students · Pre-K–8th	633	Pre-K–8th	5.8
67	Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy 427 students · Pre-K–8th	427	Pre-K–8th	5.8
68	New Paradigm Glazer Academy 199 students · Kindergarten–8th	199	Kindergarten–8th	5.7
69	Golightly Education Center 352 students · Pre-K–8th	352	Pre-K–8th	5.6
70	Mann Learning Community 370 students · Pre-K–5th	370	Pre-K–5th	5.6
71	Detroit Innovation Academy 363 students · Kindergarten–8th	363	Kindergarten–8th	5.5
72	Oakland International Academy Elementary 573 students · 2nd–5th	573	2nd–5th	5.4
73	Gardner Elementary School 253 students · Pre-K–5th	253	Pre-K–5th	5.4
74	Cesar Chavez Academy Elementary 468 students · Kindergarten–2nd	468	Kindergarten–2nd	5.3
75	Detroit Enterprise Academy 759 students · Kindergarten–8th	759	Kindergarten–8th	5.3
76	Detroit Prep 448 students · Kindergarten–8th	448	Kindergarten–8th	5.3
77	Pasteur Elementary School 330 students · Pre-K–6th	330	Pre-K–6th	5.3
78	Flagship Charter Academy 649 students · Kindergarten–8th	649	Kindergarten–8th	5.2
79	AL Holmes Academy of Blended Learning 391 students · Pre-K–8th	391	Pre-K–8th	5.2
80	Burton International Academy 476 students · Pre-K–8th	476	Pre-K–8th	5.2
81	Warrendale Charter Academy 676 students · Kindergarten–8th	676	Kindergarten–8th	5.1
82	Voyageur Academy 796 students · Kindergarten–8th	796	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
83	Dove Academy of Detroit 500 students · Pre-K–8th	500	Pre-K–8th	4.9
84	MacDowell Preparatory Academy 368 students · Pre-K–8th	368	Pre-K–8th	4.9
85	Detroit Premier Academy 703 students · Kindergarten–8th	703	Kindergarten–8th	4.8
86	Bennett Elementary School 476 students · Pre-K–5th	476	Pre-K–5th	4.8
87	Priest ElementaryMiddle School 693 students · Pre-K–8th	693	Pre-K–8th	4.8
88	Old Redford Academy Elementary 272 students · Pre-K–4th	272	Pre-K–4th	4.7
89	University Preparatory Art Design Elementary 405 students · Kindergarten–5th	405	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
90	Gompers ElementaryMiddle School 807 students · Pre-K–8th	807	Pre-K–8th	4.7
91	Mackenzie ElementaryMiddle School 879 students · Pre-K–8th	879	Pre-K–8th	4.7
92	Plymouth Educational Center 399 students · Kindergarten–8th	399	Kindergarten–8th	4.6
93	Detroit Leadership Academy K8 467 students · Pre-K–8th	467	Pre-K–8th	4.5
94	Edison Elementary School 276 students · Pre-K–5th	276	Pre-K–5th	4.5
95	Carleton Elementary School 379 students · Pre-K–5th	379	Pre-K–5th	4.5
96	Detroit Merit Charter Academy 718 students · Kindergarten–8th	718	Kindergarten–8th	4.4
97	Harms Elementary School 218 students · Pre-K–5th	218	Pre-K–5th	4.2
98	Roberto Clemente Learning Academy 477 students · Pre-K–5th	477	Pre-K–5th	4.1
99	Legacy Charter Academy 725 students · Kindergarten–8th	725	Kindergarten–8th	3.9
100	Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science 633 students · Pre-K–8th	633	Pre-K–8th	3.9
101	AdamsYoung Building 468 students · Kindergarten–5th	468	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
102	University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary 470 students · Kindergarten–5th	470	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
103	MadisonCarver Academy 261 students · Kindergarten–8th	261	Kindergarten–8th	3.4
104	Cesar Chavez Academy Intermediate 436 students · 3rd–5th	436	3rd–5th	3.2
105	University Preparatory Science and Math Elementary 485 students · Kindergarten–5th	485	Kindergarten–5th	3.2
106	Academy of the Americas at Logan 496 students · Kindergarten–3rd	496	Kindergarten–3rd	3.1
107	Detroit Edison Public School Academy 855 students · Pre-K–8th	855	Pre-K–8th	3.0
108	KIPP Detroit Imani Academy 81 students · Kindergarten–1st	81	Kindergarten–1st	3.0
109	Oakland International Academy K1 310 students · Pre-K–1st	310	Pre-K–1st	2.9
110	Martin Luther King Jr Education Center Academy 303 students · Kindergarten–8th	303	Kindergarten–8th	2.2
Private Schools 9 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	DETROIT WALDORF SCHOOL Private 180 students · Pre-K–8th	180	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	CHARLOTTE MASON COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 92 students · Kindergarten–8th	92	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
3	INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC ACADEMY Private 125 students · Pre-K–8th	125	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	GESU CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 188 students · Pre-K–8th	188	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	WESTSIDE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 83 students · Pre-K–8th	83	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	HOLY REDEEMER GRADE SCHOOL Private 204 students · Pre-K–8th	204	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
7	TOT TOWN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Private 3 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	3	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
8	OUR KIDZ WORLD LEARNING CENTER Private 3 students · Pre-K–TK	3	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated
9	INTERNATIONAL CHILD CARE CENTER Private 8 students · Pre-K–1st	8	Pre-K–1st	Not Rated

Middle Schools

12 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School 102 students · 2nd–8th	102	2nd–8th	7.4
2	Blackwell Institute 117 students · 2nd–8th	117	2nd–8th	7.1
3	J E Clark Preparatory Academy 183 students · 2nd–8th	183	2nd–8th	6.7
4	University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle 375 students · 6th–8th	375	6th–8th	6.4
5	Oakland International Academy Middle 347 students · 6th–8th	347	6th–8th	5.7
6	Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Middle School 360 students · 6th–8th	360	6th–8th	5.4
7	Bridge Academy West 336 students · 6th–8th	336	6th–8th	5.4
8	Old Redford Academy Middle School 250 students · 5th–8th	250	5th–8th	5.3
9	Clippert Academy 421 students · 6th–8th	421	6th–8th	5.2
10	Cesar Chavez Middle School 629 students · 6th–8th	629	6th–8th	4.9
11	University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School 509 students · 6th–8th	509	6th–8th	4.0
12	LincolnKing AdamsYoung 68 339 students · 6th–8th	339	6th–8th	2.9

High Schools

46 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Jerry L White Center 126 students · 9th–12th	126	9th–12th	8.7
2	Cody High School 520 students · 9th–12th	520	9th–12th	8.0
3	Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men 80 students · 9th–12th	80	9th–12th	7.3
4	CapstoneWayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac 107 students · 6th–12th	107	6th–12th	7.1
5	WAY Michigan 119 students · 6th–12th	119	6th–12th	7.1
6	Cass Technical High School 2,485 students · 9th–12th	2,485	9th–12th	7.1
7	Pershing High School 378 students · 9th–12th	378	9th–12th	7.0
8	WAY Academy Chicago Site 85 students · 6th–12th	85	6th–12th	6.9
9	Northwestern High School 291 students · 9th–12th	291	9th–12th	6.9
10	Osborn High School 439 students · 9th–12th	439	9th–12th	6.8
11	Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine 152 students · 9th–12th	152	9th–12th	6.8
12	Communication and Media Arts High School 303 students · 9th–12th	303	9th–12th	6.7
13	Central High School 392 students · 9th–12th	392	9th–12th	6.7
14	Renaissance High School 1,171 students · 9th–12th	1,171	9th–12th	6.7
15	Detroit Lions Academy 394 students · 6th–12th	394	6th–12th	6.5
16	University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School 567 students · 9th–12th	567	9th–12th	6.4
17	WAY Academy Vernor Site 115 students · 6th–12th	115	6th–12th	6.4
18	Denby High School 512 students · 9th–12th	512	9th–12th	6.4
19	Henry Ford High School 605 students · 9th–12th	605	9th–12th	6.3
20	Covenant High School East 180 students · 9th–12th	180	9th–12th	6.2
21	Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School 808 students · 9th–12th	808	9th–12th	6.1
22	Mumford High School 852 students · 9th–12th	852	9th–12th	6.1
23	Davis Aerospace Technical High School at Golightly 103 students · 9th–12th	103	9th–12th	6.0
24	Detroit Leadership Academy High School 264 students · 7th–12th	264	7th–12th	5.7
25	Pathways Academy 159 students · 7th–12th	159	7th–12th	5.6

Show 21 more high schools

26	Southeastern High School 636 students · 9th–12th	636	9th–12th	5.5
27	LincolnKing Adams Young School Grove Campus 505 students · 9th–12th	505	9th–12th	5.5
28	Covenant High School Central 219 students · 9th–12th	219	9th–12th	5.3
29	East English Village Preparatory Academy at Finney 678 students · 9th–12th	678	9th–12th	5.3
30	Jalen Rose Leadership Academy 421 students · 9th–12th	421	9th–12th	5.2
31	Cesar Chavez High School 693 students · 9th–12th	693	9th–12th	5.1
32	Detroit Edison Public School Academy High School 423 students · 9th–12th	423	9th–12th	4.9
33	Covenant High School Southwest 194 students · 9th–12th	194	9th–12th	4.8
34	Detroit School of Arts 470 students · 9th–12th	470	9th–12th	4.8
35	University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD High School 432 students · 9th–12th	432	9th–12th	4.7
36	Detroit Community Schools High School 249 students · 9th–12th	249	9th–12th	4.5
37	Detroit Public Safety Academy 176 students · 6th–12th	176	6th–12th	4.5
38	Western International High School 1,931 students · 9th–12th	1,931	9th–12th	4.3
39	University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHigh 882 students · 6th–12th	882	6th–12th	4.2
40	Voyageur College Prep 489 students · 9th–12th	489	9th–12th	4.1
41	Old Redford Academy High 425 students · 9th–12th	425	9th–12th	4.0
42	Randolph Career and Technical Center 11 students · 9th–12th	11	9th–12th	—
43	The SER Learning Academy East 82 students · 9th–12th	82	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	DETROIT CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL Private 289 students · 9th–12th	289	9th–12th	Not Rated
2	LOYOLA HIGH SCHOOL Private 159 students · 9th–12th	159	9th–12th	Not Rated
3	UNIVERSITY OF DETROIT JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL & ACADEMY Private 876 students · 7th–12th	876	7th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

18 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Diann BanksWilliamson Educational Center 127 students · 15–15	127	15–15	8.8
2	Joy Preparatory Academy 171 students · Pre-K–12th	171	Pre-K–12th	7.8
3	Detroit International Academy for Young Women 235 students · Pre-K–12th	235	Pre-K–12th	7.6
4	David Ellis Academy 215 students · Pre-K–12th	215	Pre-K–12th	7.3
5	Charles R Drew Transition Center 207 students · 15–15	207	15–15	7.0
6	DPSCD Virtual School 200 students · Kindergarten–12th	200	Kindergarten–12th	6.1
7	Hope of Detroit Academy Elementary 349 students · Kindergarten–10th	349	Kindergarten–10th	5.2
8	Hope of Detroit Academy MiddleHigh 653 students · Kindergarten–12th	653	Kindergarten–12th	5.1
9	New Paradigm College Prep 182 students · Pre-K–12th	182	Pre-K–12th	5.0
10	University Yes Academy 440 students · Kindergarten–12th	440	Kindergarten–12th	4.9
11	Academy of The Americas High School 813 students · 4th–12th	813	4th–12th	4.9
12	Cornerstone JeffersonDouglass Academy 529 students · Kindergarten–12th	529	Kindergarten–12th	4.6
13	The School at Marygrove 534 students · Kindergarten–12th	534	Kindergarten–12th	4.5
14	Frontier International Academy 694 students · Kindergarten–12th	694	Kindergarten–12th	4.2
15	Universal Academy 684 students · Kindergarten–12th	684	Kindergarten–12th	3.9
16	Turning Point Academy 28 students · Kindergarten–12th	28	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	AL-FURQAN QURAN ACADEMY Private 58 students · Pre-K–10th	58	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
2	DETROIT CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE Private 37 students · Kindergarten–11th	37	Kindergarten–11th	Not Rated

Schools in Detroit

Detroit, Michigan · 195 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 29 ZIP codes

Median Income

$43,471

Median Home Value

$125,393

Median Rent

$1,033/mo

Population

732,054

College Educated

22%

Homeownership

50%

Avg Commute

25 min

Poverty Rate

30.2%

Community Profile

Detroit has a median household income of $43,471. It is a community where 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $125,393, with a median rent of $1,033/month. The area has a poverty rate of 30.2%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Michigan
Total Schools: 195
Elementary: 119
Middle: 12
High: 46
Districts: 56
Avg Rating: 5.9/10

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School Districts (56)

Plymouth Educational Center Charter School

1 school · 399 students

Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy

1 school · 303 students

Cesar Chavez Academy

4 schools · 2,226 students

Detroit Community Schools

2 schools · 547 students

Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences

2 schools · 1,006 students

Dove Academy of Detroit

1 school · 500 students

Barack Obama Leadership Academy

1 school · 311 students

Oakland International Academy

4 schools · 1,750 students

George Crockett Academy

1 school · 321 students

Voyageur Academy

2 schools · 1,285 students

Hope Academy

1 school · 408 students

Weston Preparatory Academy

1 school · 251 students

Detroit Edison Public School Academy

2 schools · 1,278 students

David Ellis Academy

2 schools · 215 students

Universal Academy

1 school · 684 students

Detroit Service Learning Academy

3 schools · 1,460 students

Old Redford Academy

3 schools · 947 students

Hope of Detroit Academy

2 schools · 1,002 students

Joy Preparatory Academy

1 school · 171 students

Warrendale Charter Academy

1 school · 676 students

Detroit Merit Charter Academy

1 school · 718 students

Frontier International Academy

2 schools · 1,050 students

Detroit Enterprise Academy

1 school · 759 students

Bridge Academy

3 schools · 1,297 students

Detroit Premier Academy

1 school · 703 students

Covenant Schools Detroit

4 schools · 668 students

Flagship Charter Academy

1 school · 649 students

University Preparatory Science and Math (PSAD)

3 schools · 1,426 students

University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)

4 schools · 1,848 students

University Preparatory Art & Design

2 schools · 1,287 students

University Yes Academy

1 school · 440 students

Detroit Leadership Academy

2 schools · 731 students

Legacy Charter Academy

1 school · 725 students

Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy

1 school · 689 students

Jalen Rose Leadership Academy

1 school · 421 students

New Paradigm Glazer-Loving Academy

1 school · 199 students

Detroit Innovation Academy

1 school · 363 students

Madison-Carver Academy

1 school · 261 students

Michigan Educational Choice Center

1 school · 259 students

Rutherford Winans Academy

1 school · 161 students

Capstone Academy Charter School (SDA)

2 schools · 118 students

W-A-Y Academy

2 schools · 200 students

Escuela Avancemos

1 school · 422 students

MacDowell Preparatory Academy

1 school · 368 students

Detroit Achievement Academy

2 schools · 789 students

The James and Grace Lee Boggs School

1 school · 161 students

Detroit Public Safety Academy

1 school · 176 students

WAY Michigan

1 school · 119 students

New Paradigm College Prep

1 school · 182 students

Pathways Academy

1 school · 159 students

Cornerstone Jefferson-Douglass Academy

1 school · 529 students

Detroit Public Schools Community District

106 schools · 48,271 students

Pembroke Academy

1 school · 343 students

Lincoln-King Adams-Young Academy

3 schools · 1,312 students

KIPP Detroit Imani Academy

1 school · 81 students

SER YouthBuild Learning Academy

2 schools · 201 students

Nearby Cities

Highland Park (4 schools)

2 mi

Hamtramck (15 schools)

3 mi

Hazel Park (9 schools)

5 mi

Ferndale (9 schools)

6 mi

Madison Hts (1 school)

8 mi

River Rouge (5 schools)

8 mi

Oak Park (12 schools)

7 mi

Huntington Woods (1 school)

8 mi

Madison Heights (14 schools)

9 mi

Dearborn (49 schools)

7 mi

Melvindale (3 schools)

8 mi

Center Line (5 schools)

8 mi

Royal Oak (14 schools)

Other Major Cities in Michigan

Top metros statewide by school count.

Grand Rapids 161 schools Ann Arbor 65 schools Saginaw 62 schools Kalamazoo 59 schools Flint 57 schools

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Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Common questions about schools in Detroit, Michigan

How many schools are in Detroit, Michigan?

Detroit has 195 schools, including 181 public and 14 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Detroit, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Detroit is 5.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Detroit, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Detroit on MySchoolScout is Moses Field Center with a composite score of 9.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Detroit, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Detroit on MySchoolScout is Moses Field Center with a composite score of 9.8/10.

What is the best middle school in Detroit, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Detroit on MySchoolScout is Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best high school in Detroit, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Detroit on MySchoolScout is Jerry L White Center with a composite score of 8.7/10.

How many school districts serve Detroit, Michigan?

Detroit is served by 56 school districts: Plymouth Educational Center Charter School, Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center Academy, Cesar Chavez Academy, Detroit Community Schools, Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences, Dove Academy of Detroit, Barack Obama Leadership Academy, Oakland International Academy, George Crockett Academy, Voyageur Academy, Hope Academy, Weston Preparatory Academy, Detroit Edison Public School Academy, David Ellis Academy, Universal Academy, Detroit Service Learning Academy, Old Redford Academy, Hope of Detroit Academy, Joy Preparatory Academy, Warrendale Charter Academy, Detroit Merit Charter Academy, Frontier International Academy, Detroit Enterprise Academy, Bridge Academy, Detroit Premier Academy, Covenant Schools Detroit, Flagship Charter Academy, University Preparatory Science and Math (psad), University Preparatory Academy (psad), University Preparatory Art & Design, University Yes Academy, Detroit Leadership Academy, Legacy Charter Academy, Regent Park Scholars Charter Academy, Jalen Rose Leadership Academy, New Paradigm Glazer-loving Academy, Detroit Innovation Academy, Madison-carver Academy, Michigan Educational Choice Center, Rutherford Winans Academy, Capstone Academy Charter School (sda), W-a-y Academy, Escuela Avancemos, Macdowell Preparatory Academy, Detroit Achievement Academy, The James and Grace Lee Boggs School, Detroit Public Safety Academy, Way Michigan, New Paradigm College Prep, Pathways Academy, Cornerstone Jefferson-douglass Academy, Detroit Public Schools Community District, Pembroke Academy, Lincoln-king Adams-young Academy, Kipp Detroit Imani Academy, Ser Youthbuild Learning Academy.

What is the education level in Detroit, Michigan?

According to Census data, 22% of adults in Detroit have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Detroit, Michigan?

The median household income in Detroit is approximately $43,471 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Detroit, Michigan?

Yes, Detroit has 14 private schools alongside 181 public schools. The top-rated private school is Detroit Waldorf School with a score of 7.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Detroit, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Detroit is 19.4:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Detroit, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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