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Best Schools in Detroit, Michigan
Compare 181 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
181
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
81,801
Total Students
Across Detroit
19.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
181 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
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Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)8 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)11 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)1 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 2,493 students at Cass Technical High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Cooke Stem Academy
publicmiddlePK-6
18800 Puritan St, Detroit, MI 48223
0
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Vernor Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
13726 Pembroke Ave, Detroit, MI 48235
0
Rating
Students
340
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Henry Ford High School
publichighGrade 9-12
20000 Evergreen Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
0
Rating
Students
607
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bennett Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
2111 Mullane St, Detroit, MI 48209
0
Rating
Students
498
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly
publichighGrade 9-12
900 Dickerson St, Detroit, MI 48215
0
Rating
Students
96
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
13000 Essex Ave, Detroit, MI 48215
0
Rating
Students
266
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Communication And Media Arts High School
publichighGrade 9-12
19501 Berg Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
0
Rating
Students
349
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detroit School Of Arts
publichighGrade 9-12
123 Selden St, Detroit, MI 48201
0
Rating
Students
523
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Way Michigan
charter schoolhighGrade 6-12
407 E Fort St, Detroit, MI 48226
0
Rating
Students
156
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bunche Preparatory Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
2715 Macomb St, Detroit, MI 48207
0
Rating
Students
401
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Keidan Special Education Center
publicmiddlePK-8
4441 Collingwood St, Detroit, MI 48204
0
Rating
Students
105
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
1551 Beard St, Detroit, MI 48209
0
Rating
Students
521
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Charles Wright Academy Of Arts And Science
publicmiddlePK-8
19299 Berg Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
0
Rating
Students
692
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cass Technical High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2501 2Nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
0
Rating
Students
2,493
Student-Teacher
24:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
New Paradigm College Prep
charter schoolhighPK-12
4001 29Th St, Detroit, MI 48210
0
Rating
Students
215
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Emerson Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
18240 Huntington Rd, Detroit, MI 48219
0
Rating
Students
532
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
John R King Academic And Performing Arts Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
15850 Strathmoor St, Detroit, MI 48227
0
Rating
Students
879
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bow Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
19801 Prevost St, Detroit, MI 48235
0
Rating
Students
459
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edison Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
17045 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48227
0
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Durfee Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
2425 Tuxedo St, Detroit, MI 48206
0
Rating
Students
632
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Detroit
Detroit, Michigan is home to 181 schools serving over 81,801 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Detroit, Michigan?
There are 181 schools in Detroit, serving 81,801 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Detroit?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Detroit include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Detroit?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Detroit is 19.6:1.