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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%
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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)9 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 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 754 students at Brenda Scott Academy For Theatre Arts.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 5:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Central High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2425 Tuxedo St, Detroit, MI 48206
0
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jerry L White Center
publichighGrade 9-12
14804 W Mcnichols Rd, Detroit, MI 48235
0
Rating
Students
120
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Golightly Education Center
publicmiddlePK-8
5536 Saint Antoine St, Detroit, MI 48202
0
Rating
Students
412
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
3901 Margareta St, Detroit, MI 48221
0
Rating
Students
405
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School
publicmiddleGrade 3-8
7635 Chatham, Detroit, MI 48239
0
Rating
Students
68
Student-Teacher
7:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Moses Field Center
publicmiddlePK-8
1100 Sheridan St, Detroit, MI 48214
0
Rating
Students
69
Student-Teacher
5:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology
publicmiddlePK-6
8100 Curtis St, Detroit, MI 48221
0
Rating
Students
374
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center
publicElementaryUngraded-Ungraded
5020 Cadieux Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
0
Rating
Students
109
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pathways Academy
charter schoolhighGrade 7-12
11340 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
0
Rating
Students
140
Student-Teacher
28:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brenda Scott Academy For Theatre Arts
publicmiddlePK-8
18440 Hoover St, Detroit, MI 48205
0
Rating
Students
754
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Burns Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
14350 Terry St, Detroit, MI 48227
0
Rating
Students
411
Student-Teacher
14:1
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%
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.