Best Schools in Harper Woods, Michigan
10 schools · 4 Elementary · 2 Middle · 3 High · 1 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Harper Woods by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Chandler Park Academy High School
High · Chandler Park Academy. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Harper Academy
High · Harper Woods the School District of the City of. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
Elementary · Discovery Creative Pathways. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Harper Woods for 2026 are Chandler Park Academy High School (6.7/10), Harper Academy (6.1/10), and Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods (6.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
4.4
out of 10
Median Home
$140,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
10
in this city
Avg Score
4.4
out of 10
Median Home
$140,800
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 6.7/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.4 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Harper Woods schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Harper Woods
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chandler Park Academy High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Harper Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Harper Woods High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Harper Woods Virtual Academy | 5.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Beacon Elementary School | 3.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Chandler Park Academy Middle School | 3.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Chandler Park Academy Elementary | 3.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Harper Woods Middle School | 2.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Tyrone Elementary School | 2.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.4/10
- Median household income
- $59,248
- Median home value
- $140,800
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23%
- Avg commute
- 27 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 64%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Harper Woods compares
Michigan rank
#368 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.8
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$59k
81% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
10
About Schools in Harper Woods, Michigan
Harper Woods, Michigan is home to 10 schools, including 10 public schools. The city's schools span 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 3 high schools.
With an average rating of 4.4 out of 10, schools in Harper Woods show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Harper Woods is Chandler Park Academy High School with a composite score of 6.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Harper Woods is served by 3 school districts: Chandler Park Academy, Discovery Creative Pathways, Harper Woods The School District of the City of. These districts collectively serve 5,645 students.
Harper Woods's community shows 23% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $59,248. The poverty rate in the area is 20.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 579 students · Kindergarten–8th | 6.0 |
| 2 | 357 students · Pre-K–2nd | 3.6 |
| 3 | 793 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.3 |
| 4 | 336 students · 3rd–5th | 2.2 |
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 587 students · 6th–8th | 3.4 |
| 2 | 349 students · 6th–8th | 2.6 |
High Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 703 students · 9th–12th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 89 students · 7th–12th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 878 students · 9th–12th | 5.2 |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 746 students · Kindergarten–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Harper Woods
Harper Woods, Michigan · 10 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$59,248
Median Home Value
$140,800
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
Population
16,328
College Educated
23%
Homeownership
64%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
20.0%
Community Profile
Harper Woods has a median household income of $59,248. It is a community where 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $140,800, with a median rent of $1,304/month. The area has a poverty rate of 20.0%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 27 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 4
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 3
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Harper Woods, Michigan
How many schools are in Harper Woods, Michigan?
Harper Woods has 10 schools, including 10 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Harper Woods, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Harper Woods is 4.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Harper Woods, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Harper Woods on MySchoolScout is Chandler Park Academy High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What is the best elementary school in Harper Woods, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Harper Woods on MySchoolScout is Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods with a composite score of 6.0/10.
What is the best middle school in Harper Woods, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Harper Woods on MySchoolScout is Chandler Park Academy Middle School with a composite score of 3.4/10.
What is the best high school in Harper Woods, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Harper Woods on MySchoolScout is Chandler Park Academy High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Harper Woods, Michigan?
Harper Woods is served by 3 school districts: Chandler Park Academy, Discovery Creative Pathways, Harper Woods the School District of the City of.
What is the education level in Harper Woods, Michigan?
According to Census data, 23% of adults in Harper Woods have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Harper Woods, Michigan?
The median household income in Harper Woods is approximately $59,248 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Harper Woods, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Harper Woods is 44.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Harper Woods, 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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.