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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)6 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)12 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 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 1,959 students at Western International High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 12:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
3000 Burns St, Detroit, MI 48214
0
Rating
Students
311
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Wayne Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
10633 Courville St, Detroit, MI 48224
0
Rating
Students
234
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Nolan Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
1150 E Lantz St, Detroit, MI 48203
0
Rating
Students
453
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gardner Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
6528 Mansfield St, Detroit, MI 48228
0
Rating
Students
239
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Davison Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
2800 E Davison St, Detroit, MI 48212
0
Rating
Students
765
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Martin Luther King Jr Senior High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3200 E Lafayette St, Detroit, MI 48207
0
Rating
Students
976
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hutchinson Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
2600 Garland St, Detroit, MI 48214
0
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Western International High School
publichighGrade 9-12
1500 Scotten St, Detroit, MI 48209
0
Rating
Students
1,959
Student-Teacher
23:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Northwestern High School
publichighGrade 9-12
2200 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48208
0
Rating
Students
305
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mason Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
19955 Fenelon St, Detroit, MI 48234
0
Rating
Students
476
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ronald Brown Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
11530 E Outer Dr, Detroit, MI 48224
0
Rating
Students
834
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
6021 Mcmillan St, Detroit, MI 48209
0
Rating
Students
457
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Carleton Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
11724 Casino St, Detroit, MI 48224
0
Rating
Students
379
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Southeastern High School
publichighGrade 9-12
3030 Fairview St, Detroit, MI 48214
0
Rating
Students
602
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Sampsonwebber Leadership Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
4700 Tireman St, Detroit, MI 48204
0
Rating
Students
330
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mumford High School
publichighGrade 9-12
17525 Wyoming St, Detroit, MI 48221
0
Rating
Students
850
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Gompers Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
14450 Burt Rd, Detroit, MI 48223
0
Rating
Students
749
Student-Teacher
17:1
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%
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%
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.