Best Public Schools in Detroit, MI


Summary:

The city of Detroit, Michigan is home to 180 schools, including 111 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 43 high schools, and 14 alternative schools, all part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District. The district is ranked 563 out of 610 districts in Michigan and is rated 0 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

A few standout schools emerge from the data, including Bates Academy, ranked 193 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, with strong performance across multiple metrics. Pembroke Academy, ranked 252 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, also demonstrates exceptional performance. Additionally, Chrysler Elementary School, ranked 420 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and rated 4 out of 5 stars, has very high proficiency rates.

The data reveals a wide range of academic performance across Detroit schools. While a few schools stand out, many others struggle with very low proficiency rates on state assessments. Chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with 29.5% of students across all schools being chronically absent, well above the state average. Additionally, the high percentages of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch point to widespread economic disadvantage in the Detroit community, which can have profound impacts on educational outcomes. The wide range in per-student spending, from $10,000 to over $70,000, also suggests unequal resource allocation and potential funding inequities across the district.








Cities Near Detroit

See the top MI Michigan cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics
v-SD2L3_26__Detroit___3_13_011110011__ retrieved from Memory in 0 milliseconds.
0