Grosse Pointe Public Schools

The Grosse Pointe Public Schools district in Michigan serves approximately 6,328 students across 12 schools—7 elementary schools (K-4), 3 middle schools (grades 5-8), and 2 high schools (grades 9-12)—and ranks in the 91st percentile statewide with a 5-star rating.

This is an elite district overall, but families will find dramatic differences between schools. At the high school level, Grosse Pointe South High School is the clear standout, ranking 8th in Michigan with a 96.8% graduation rate and SAT math proficiency of 64.4%—more than double the state average. Its sister school, Grosse Pointe North High School, ranks 122nd and trails significantly on every metric, including an 88% graduation rate and just 33.3% SAT math proficiency. Among middle schools, Pierce Middle School leads the pack at 19th in Michigan, with an extraordinary 96.6% of 8th graders proficient in PSAT English Language Arts, while Parcells Middle School ranks 204th and shows notably lower 5th grade proficiency rates. At the elementary level, Lewis Maire Elementary School stands out at 50th in Michigan with 82.2% 4th grade ELA proficiency, while Stevens T Mason Elementary School is a stark outlier, ranking 851st with proficiency rates 20-30 points below district averages despite receiving the highest per-student funding ($22,767).

Chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors track closely with performance. Top schools like Lewis Maire, Kerby Elementary School, and Richard Elementary School all have absenteeism below 10% and free/reduced lunch rates under 9%, while struggling schools like Grosse Pointe North (27.4% absenteeism, 25.2% free/reduced lunch) and Stevens T Mason (39.1% free/reduced lunch) face greater challenges. The district invests more per student in higher-need schools, but outcomes remain uneven. For parents, the takeaway is clear: South High, Pierce, and several elementaries offer exceptional academics, but school choice within this district matters enormously.