Best Schools in Warren, Michigan
47 schools · 26 Elementary · 7 Middle · 11 High · 3 Other
Choosing a school in Warren?
Use this page to compare every school in Warren by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center
Middle · Warren Consolidated Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Frontier International Academy Elementary
Elementary · Frontier International Academy. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Keith Bovenschen School
Other · Macomb ISD. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Warren for 2026 are Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center (9.3/10), Frontier International Academy Elementary (8.9/10), and Keith Bovenschen School (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 40 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
47
41 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$172,760
home value · ACS
Districts
12
serving the city
Schools
47
41 public · 6 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$172,760
home value · ACS
Districts
12
serving the city
Rates 8.9/10 despite 100% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 3.6 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 Warren schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Warren
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 40 rated schools; 47 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Frontier International Academy Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Keith Bovenschen School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Siersma Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Success Academy | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Fitzgerald Virtual Academy | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Warren Woods Tower High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Academy 21 | 6.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Mckinley Elementary School | 6.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Macomb Montessori Academy | 6.7 / 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
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $64,759
- Median home value
- $172,760
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 72%
20% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Warren compares
Michigan rank
#252 of 376
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$65k
88% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
46
12 districts draw attendance lines through Warren
Warren is not one school system. 12 districts cut across the city limits, and the largest still holds only 27% of the public campuses.
Warren Consolidated Schools is the largest slice at 11 of 41 public schools — not a majority. Choosing a Warren address is choosing a district first.
Among 40 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 3.6 to 9.3 — the spread is inside Warren, not a citywide average.
7 of the 41 public schools are charters (17%), so the district split is not the whole market.
- Warren Consolidated Schools11 public · 27%
- Fitzgerald Public Schools6 public · 15%
- Van Dyke Public Schools6 public · 15%
- Warren Woods Public Schools6 public · 15%
- Center Line Public Schools3 public · 7%
About Schools in Warren, Michigan
Warren, Michigan gives parents a wide field to evaluate, with 41 ranked public schools and an average score of 6.1 out of 10. That average lands in the functional middle — enough schools performing at or near grade level to make Warren a workable choice, but with meaningful variation across the city that rewards careful research. Ten schools, or 24% of the ranked total, score 7.0 or higher, which means families willing to be selective have real options.
The top of the distribution is anchored by Siersma Elementary School, rated 9.1 out of 10 and the clear standout in the city. Frontier International Academy Elementary follows at 8.4, offering families a second strong elementary option. Marjorie Carlson Elementary School rounds out the upper tier at 7.9, making the elementary level the most reliably high-performing segment in Warren. Parents of younger children have the densest concentration of high-scoring schools to choose from. Keith Bovenschen School (8.1) and Fitzgerald Virtual Academy (8.0) extend strong options into other grade bands, with Fitzgerald's virtual format adding scheduling flexibility for families who need it.
Below the top tier, the spread matters. With an average of 6.1 and only 24% of schools clearing the 7-point threshold, more than three-quarters of Warren's ranked schools sit in the middle or lower range. That's not unusual for a city of Warren's size and demographic complexity, but it does mean that address alone should not drive a school decision — a few miles can separate a 9.1 from a 5.0.
For parents starting their search, the practical move is to prioritize the handful of high-performers, then check attendance zones and enrollment options. Warren's strongest elementary schools give families with young children a clear target. For older students, Fitzgerald Virtual Academy's 8.0 rating is worth a close look, particularly if traditional scheduling is a constraint. Across all grade levels, drilling into individual school scores rather than relying on city-wide averages will surface the most useful comparison.
Elementary Schools
26 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 356 students · Pre-K–8th | 8.9 |
| 2 | 459 students · Pre-K–6th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 326 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 4 | 238 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.7 |
| 5 | 166 students · Kindergarten–Kindergarten | 6.1 |
| 6 | 513 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.1 |
| 7 | 520 students · Pre-K–5th | 6.1 |
| 8 | 747 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.6 |
| 9 | 624 students · Pre-K–5th | 5.5 |
| 10 | 366 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.3 |
Show all 26 elementary schools in Warren
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
7 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 68 students · 6th–8th | 9.3 |
| 2 | 705 students · 6th–8th | 6.1 |
| 3 | 742 students · 6th–8th | 5.3 |
| 4 | 686 students · 6th–8th | 5.0 |
| 5 | 69 students · 6th–8th | 4.9 |
| 6 | 368 students · 6th–8th | 4.8 |
| 7 | 427 students · 6th–8th | 3.9 |
High Schools
11 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 62 students · 6th–12th | 7.5 | ||
| 2 | 57 students · 9th–12th | 7.4 | ||
| 3 | 1,023 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 | ||
| 4 | 1,253 students · 9th–12th | 6.6 | ||
| 5 | 1,343 students · 9th–12th | 6.2 | ||
| 6 | 82 students · 9th–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 7 | 859 students · 9th–12th | 5.8 | ||
| 8 | 566 students · 6th–12th | 5.4 | ||
| 9 | 516 students · 9th–12th | 5.3 | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Regina High SchoolPrivate 306 students · 9th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 11 high schools in Warren
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Other Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 189 students · Pre-K–12th | 7.9 |
| 2 | 174 students · 2nd–12th | 6.8 |
| 3 | 626 students · Kindergarten–12th | 6.3 |
Schools in Warren
Warren, Michigan · 47 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 5 ZIP codes
Median Income
$64,759
Median Home Value
$172,760
Median Rent
$1,174/mo
Population
138,128
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
72%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Community Profile
Warren has a median household income of $64,759. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $172,760, with a median rent of $1,174/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.4%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 26
- Middle
- 7
- High
- 11
- Other
- 3
Resources
School Districts (12)
Michigan Collegiate
2 schools · 813 students
Great Oaks Academy
1 school · 747 students
Frontier International Academy
2 schools · 1,050 students
Academy of Warren
1 school · 790 students
Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy
2 schools · 815 students
Macomb Montessori Academy
1 school · 238 students
Center Line Public Schools
6 schools · 2,531 students
Fitzgerald Public Schools
6 schools · 2,294 students
Van Dyke Public Schools
6 schools · 2,034 students
Warren Consolidated Schools
23 schools · 12,685 students
Warren Woods Public Schools
7 schools · 3,113 students
Macomb ISD
8 schools · 4,463 students
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Warren, Michigan
How many schools are in Warren, Michigan?
Warren has 47 schools, including 41 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Warren, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Warren is 5.9 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 Warren, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Warren on MySchoolScout is Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Warren, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Warren on MySchoolScout is Frontier International Academy Elementary with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What is the best middle school in Warren, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Warren on MySchoolScout is Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What is the best high school in Warren, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Warren on MySchoolScout is Success Academy with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Warren, Michigan?
Warren is served by 12 school districts: Michigan Collegiate, Great Oaks Academy, Frontier International Academy, Academy of Warren, Michigan Mathematics and Science Academy, Macomb Montessori Academy, Center Line Public Schools, Fitzgerald Public Schools, Van Dyke Public Schools, Warren Consolidated Schools, Warren Woods Public Schools, Macomb ISD.
What is the education level in Warren, Michigan?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Warren have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Warren, Michigan?
The median household income in Warren is approximately $64,759 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Warren, Michigan?
Yes, Warren has 6 private schools alongside 41 public schools. The top-rated private school is Warren Woods Christian School with a score of 8.1/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Warren, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Warren is 15.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Warren, 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.