Best Schools in Hazel Park, Michigan
9 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 4 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Hazel Park by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Hazel Park High School
High · Hazel Park School District of the City of. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Viking Virtual Academy
High · Hazel Park School District of the City of. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Hazel Park Junior High School
Middle · Hazel Park School District of the City of. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Hazel Park for 2026 are Hazel Park High School (6.5/10), Viking Virtual Academy (6.1/10), and Hazel Park Junior High School (5.2/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 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
9
in this city
Avg Score
5.0
out of 10
Median Home
$141,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Schools
9
in this city
Avg Score
5.0
out of 10
Median Home
$141,200
home value · ACS
Districts
2
serving the city
Rates 6.5/10 despite 75% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 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 Hazel Park schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Hazel Park
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 rated schools; 9 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hazel Park High School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Viking Virtual Academy | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Hazel Park Junior High School | 5.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Invest Roosevelt Alternative High School | 5.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Advantage Alternative Program | 4.8 / 10 |
| 6 | United Oaks Elementary School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Michigan Virtual Charter Academy | 4.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Michigan Cyber Academy | 4.4 / 10 |
| 9 | Hoover Elementary School | 3.7 / 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
- 5.0/10
- Median household income
- $62,878
- Median home value
- $141,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 62%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Hazel Park compares
Michigan rank
#347 of 376
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-1.2
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$63k
86% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
9
Hazel Park School District of the City of runs 89% of Hazel Park's public schools
Hazel Park touches 2 districts, but Hazel Park School District of the City of is the one most addresses actually attend.
Hazel Park School District of the City of accounts for 8 of 9 public schools (89%). The other 1 district holds the remaining 1.
Among 9 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.7 to 6.5 — the spread is inside Hazel Park, not a citywide average.
- Hazel Park School District of the City of8 public · 89%
- Michigan Virtual Charter Academy1 public · 11%
About Schools in Hazel Park, Michigan
Hazel Park, Michigan is home to 9 schools, including 9 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 4 high schools.
With an average rating of 5.0 out of 10, schools in Hazel Park show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale. The composite blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Hazel Park is Hazel Park High School with a composite score of 6.5/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Hazel Park is served by 2 school districts: Michigan Virtual Charter Academy, Hazel Park School District of the City of. These districts collectively serve 5,831 students.
Hazel Park's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $62,878. The poverty rate in the area is 13.6%.
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
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 335 students · Kindergarten–5th | 4.7 |
| 2 | 249 students · Pre-K–5th | 3.7 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 434 students · 6th–8th | 5.2 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 557 students · 9th–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 46 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 316 students · 9th–12th | 5.0 |
| 4 | 332 students · 9th–12th | 4.4 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 190 students · Kindergarten–12th | 4.8 |
| 2 | 2,921 students · Pre-K–12th | 4.4 |
Schools in Hazel Park
Hazel Park, Michigan · 9 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$62,878
Median Home Value
$141,200
Median Rent
$1,221/mo
Population
14,945
College Educated
25%
Homeownership
62%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
13.6%
Community Profile
Hazel Park has a median household income of $62,878. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $141,200, with a median rent of $1,221/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.6%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 2
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 4
- Other
- 2
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See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Hazel Park, Michigan
How many schools are in Hazel Park, Michigan?
Hazel Park has 9 schools, including 9 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Hazel Park, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Hazel Park is 5.0 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 Hazel Park, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Hazel Park on MySchoolScout is Hazel Park High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Hazel Park, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Hazel Park on MySchoolScout is United Oaks Elementary School with a composite score of 4.7/10.
What is the best middle school in Hazel Park, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Hazel Park on MySchoolScout is Hazel Park Junior High School with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What is the best high school in Hazel Park, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Hazel Park on MySchoolScout is Hazel Park High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.
How many school districts serve Hazel Park, Michigan?
Hazel Park is served by 2 school districts: Michigan Virtual Charter Academy, Hazel Park School District of the City of.
What is the education level in Hazel Park, Michigan?
According to Census data, 25% of adults in Hazel Park have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Hazel Park, Michigan?
The median household income in Hazel Park is approximately $62,878 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Hazel Park, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Hazel Park is 37.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Hazel Park, 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.