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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

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

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)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)14 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 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 1,197 students at Renaissance High School.
  • Best student-teacher ratio is 9:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Edmonson Montessori
publicmiddlePK-8
1300 W Canfield St, Detroit, MI 48201
0
Rating
Students
262
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bates Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
19701 Wyoming St, Detroit, MI 48221
0
Rating
Students
773
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fisher Magnet Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
15510 E State Fair St, Detroit, MI 48205
0
Rating
Students
758
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Barton Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-7
8530 Joy Rd, Detroit, MI 48204
0
Rating
Students
221
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Cody High School
publichighGrade 9-12
18445 Cathedral St, Detroit, MI 48228
0
Rating
Students
563
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Foreign Language Immersion And Cultural Studies
publicmiddlePK-8
6501 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48235
0
Rating
Students
715
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dpscd Virtual School
publichighK-12
9026 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
0
Rating
Students
176
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Osborn High School
publichighGrade 9-12
11600 E 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48205
0
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Henderson Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
16101 W Chicago St, Detroit, MI 48228
0
Rating
Students
558
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pasteur Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-6
19811 Stoepel St, Detroit, MI 48221
0
Rating
Students
310
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pulaski Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddleK-8
13840 Lappin St, Detroit, MI 48205
0
Rating
Students
296
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Noble Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
8646 Fullerton St, Detroit, MI 48238
0
Rating
Students
512
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Schulze Academy For Technology And Arts
publicmiddlePK-8
10700 Santa Maria St, Detroit, MI 48221
0
Rating
Students
630
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thirkell Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
7724 14Th St, Detroit, MI 48206
0
Rating
Students
455
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddleGrade 1-8
420 W 7 Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203
0
Rating
Students
185
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mann Learning Community
publicelementaryPK-5
19625 Elmira St, Detroit, MI 48228
0
Rating
Students
359
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Dixon Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
8401 Trinity St, Detroit, MI 48228
0
Rating
Students
485
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Renaissance High School
publichighGrade 9-12
6565 W Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48235
0
Rating
Students
1,197
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marion Law Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
19411 Cliff St, Detroit, MI 48234
0
Rating
Students
386
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mark Twain Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
12800 Visger St, Detroit, MI 48217
0
Rating
Students
251
Student-Teacher
14:1
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.