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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)7 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 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.
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%
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%
Dossin Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
16650 Glendale St, Detroit, MI 48227
0
Rating
Students
283
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Frederick Douglass Academy For Young Men
publichighGrade 9-12
9026 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
0
Rating
Students
68
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Coleman A Young Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
15771 Hubbell St, Detroit, MI 48227
0
Rating
Students
382
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
8145 Puritan St, Detroit, MI 48238
0
Rating
Students
692
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%
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%
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%
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%
Pershing High School
publichighGrade 9-12
18875 Ryan Rd, Detroit, MI 48234
0
Rating
Students
415
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Priest Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
7840 Wagner St, Detroit, MI 48210
0
Rating
Students
673
Student-Teacher
15:1
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%
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%
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%
Chrysler Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1445 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207
0
Rating
Students
137
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
15531 Linwood St, Detroit, MI 48238
0
Rating
Students
451
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Denby High School
publichighGrade 9-12
12800 Kelly Rd, Detroit, MI 48224
0
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
17:1
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.