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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)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 876 students at Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 11:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
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%
Maybury Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
4410 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48209
0
Rating
Students
284
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Harms Elementary School
publicmiddlePK-8
2400 Central St, Detroit, MI 48209
0
Rating
Students
279
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Spain Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
3700 Beaubien St, Detroit, MI 48201
0
Rating
Students
403
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Edward Duke Ellington At Beckham
publicmiddlePK-8
9860 Park Dr, Detroit, MI 48213
0
Rating
Students
560
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
6145 Canyon St, Detroit, MI 48236
0
Rating
Students
422
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Brewer Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
18025 Brock St, Detroit, MI 48205
0
Rating
Students
441
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Pembroke Academy
charter schoolmiddleK-8
19940 Mansfield St, Detroit, MI 48235
0
Rating
Students
390
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
publichighPK-12
5161 Charles St, Detroit, MI 48212
0
Rating
Students
248
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Hamilton Academy
publicmiddlePK-8
14223 Southampton St, Detroit, MI 48213
0
Rating
Students
358
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Mackenzie Elementarymiddle School
publicmiddlePK-8
10147 W Chicago, Detroit, MI 48204
0
Rating
Students
876
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
publicmiddleGrade 3-8
15755 Bremen St, Detroit, MI 48224
0
Rating
Students
125
Student-Teacher
11:1
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%
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.