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Edmonson Montessori

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Edmonson Montessori ranks 426 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-8

426^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Edmonson Montessori is a public PK-8 school in Detroit, MI, serving 262 students within the Detroit Public Schools Community District.

Edmonson Montessori stands out as a high-performing school in a district that faces significant challenges. While the district overall ranks in the bottom 13th percentile statewide, Edmonson has earned a 4-star rating and ranks in the 71st percentile. This is a remarkable achievement, especially when compared to nearby schools like Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School (2nd percentile) and Burton International Academy (23rd percentile). In fact, Edmonson's test scores rival those of the highly-regarded Detroit Edison Public School Academy, a top charter school nearby. For example, in 3rd-grade math, Edmonson's proficiency rate is 71.9%, compared to Detroit Edison's 64.4%. The school's success is particularly notable with its African American students, who rank in the 95th percentile statewide—a 5-star rating that demonstrates exceptional effectiveness.

A key factor in Edmonson's success is its low chronic absenteeism rate of 16.3%, far below the district's alarming 60.9% and even better than the state average of 27.9%. This stability, combined with the Montessori method's emphasis on self-directed learning, creates a positive school culture. While the school excels in ELA and early-grade math, there are areas for growth, particularly in upper-grade math and social studies. Still, for parents seeking a public school option in Detroit that delivers strong academic results, Edmonson Montessori is a standout choice that proves high achievement is possible within the public school system.

262

Students ?

14.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$25,084

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

88.9%

Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines (2025-26)

Exemptions: 5.6% (any vaccine)

1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201-1006

(313) 332-4646

District: Detroit Public Schools Community District

Racial breakdown:

African American:

69.1%

White:

24.0%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 59th percentile in 2023 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (50% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2023

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Detroit Public Schools Community District

Worth a look

!Social Studies scores 26 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school50%

District avg16%

Michigan avg40%

Elementary school

426^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 12 pts since 2023

From top 41% (2023) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

84^th of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 9%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 64Elementary Schools in the Detroit Public Schools Community District

541^st of 625Detroit Public Schools Community District among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.5	426 of 1492	71.4%	★★★★☆
2025	73.2	366 of 1488	75.4%	★★★★☆
2024	50.6	687 of 1486	53.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	598 of 1470	59.3%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	89.1	21 of 388	94.6%	★★★★★
2025	92.0	14 of 369	96.2%	★★★★★
2024	81.1	30 of 348	91.4%	★★★★★
2023	75.9	44 of 321	86.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	75.5	263 of 1343	80.4%	★★★★☆
2025	66.9	378 of 1338	71.7%	★★★★☆
2024	64.4	390 of 1342	70.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	70.9	281 of 1352	79.2%	★★★★☆
2025	73.4	250 of 1346	81.4%	★★★★☆
2024	47.3	677 of 1381	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.3	157 of 1350	88.4%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.4	324 of 1372	76.4%	★★★★☆
2025	61.6	492 of 1366	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	41.2	764 of 1347	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	44.6	709 of 1334	46.9%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

African American (2026)95th percentile+23 vs school

Female (2026)80th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)79th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2026)76th percentile+5 vs school

Middle school

African American (2026)98th percentile+7 vs school

Female (2026)93rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)86th percentile-5 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts62%+22 vs state

Math47%+11 vs state

Science38%~ state avg

Social Studies12%-26 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	M-Step English Language Arts (2026)					M-Step Math (2026)					M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Vaccination: Kindergartners complete for all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Edmonson Montessori	Public	PK, KG-8	1300 W Canfield St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 332-4646	262	19	14.1	38.5%	63 (24.0%)	181 (69.1%)	6 (2.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.8%)	68.5	426^th of 1492 public elementary schools	71.4%		73.2	366^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.4%	60			68.8	61.8	45.8	66.7	63.2	71.9	38.2	25.0	50.0	42.1	37.5		12.5		88.9%	5.6%	$25,084	$2,691	$22,394
George Crockett Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	4851 14th St	Detroit	48208	Wayne County	George Crockett Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 896-6078	341	24	14.3	—	0 (0.0%)	338 (99.1%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	10.9	1355^th of 1492 public elementary schools	9.2%		11.4	1331^st of 1488 public elementary schools	10.6%	24	34.3	354.6	12.5	14.0	25.9	12.2	17.1	21.9	9.3	1471.3	1568.1	1669.4	14.8	22.9	11.1	20.0	84.2%	2.6%	$00	$00	$00
Burton International Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd	Detroit	48208	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 596-3800	482	28	17.2	90.5%	1 (0.2%)	474 (98.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	21.2	1153^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	22.7%		15.5	1255^th of 1488 public elementary schools	15.7%	102	26.1	19.6	10.7	16.0	33.3	31.4	20.4	12.5	20.4	26.2	9.8	17.0	23.8	14.0	23.8	32.0	90.9%	9.1%	$20,448	$1,818	$18,630
University Preparatory Elementary Ellen Thompson Campus	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	957 Holden St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 874-9800	438	22	19.9	81.7%	0 (0.0%)	434 (99.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	9.3	1382^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	7.4%		10.7	1341^st of 1488 public elementary schools	9.9%	41			10.1	20.7	19.5			8.7	17.1	7.8			7.8		1464.5				$00	$00	$00
Spain ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	3700 Beaubien St	Detroit	48201	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 494-2081	403	30	13.3	85.4%	6 (1.5%)	373 (92.6%)	7 (1.7%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	19.4	1187^th of 1492 public elementary schools	20.4%		12.7	1306^th of 1488 public elementary schools	12.2%	119	46.2	13.5	16.0	27.7	17.8	24.5	29.3	36.0	24.4	11.1	13.2	7.7	13.3	8.2	15.6	25.0	92.9%	7.1%	$22,589	$1,765	$20,824
University Preparatory Elementary Mark Murray Campus	Public, Magnet, Charter	K-5	435 Amsterdam St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	(313) 309-0552	467	23	20.3	74.3%	1 (0.2%)	461 (98.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	19.6	1180^th of 1492 public elementary schools	20.9%		17.5	1209^th of 1488 public elementary schools	18.8%	29			22.2	30.9	29.4			23.3	21.0	20.0			15.3		10.6				$00	$00	$00
Golightly Education Center	Public	PK, KG-8	5536 Saint Antoine St	Detroit	48202	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 870-1101	412	26	15.7	81.3%	2 (0.5%)	408 (99.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.2	1067^th of 1492 public elementary schools	28.5%		26.1	1063^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	28.6%	4	51.3	20.5	25.5	24.4	28.9	34.1	48.6	28.0	36.6	17.8	18.2	37.8	18.2	10.3	15.9	38.5	94.9%	5.1%	$21,146	$1,776	$19,370
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School	Public	PK, KG-8	7724 14th St	Detroit	48206	Wayne County	Detroit Public Schools Community District	No	No	No	Yes	(313) 596-0990	455	27	16.9	95.2%	1 (0.2%)	443 (97.4%)	7 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	6.1	1456^th of 1492 public elementary schools	2.4%		6.8	1428^th of 1488 public elementary schools	4.0%	28	31.6	13.2	5.9	1364.5	7.3	1571.9	11.4	6.1	14.5	5.6	1561.6	9.3	1472.9	7.5	5.6	20.0	91.3%	4.3%	$21,280	$1,663	$19,618
Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	1903 Wilkins St	Detroit	48207	Wayne County	Detroit Edison Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 833-1100	901	45	20.1	74.0%	4 (0.4%)	864 (95.9%)	5 (0.6%)	23 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.6%)	67.2	449^th of 1492 public elementary schools	69.9%		62.6	530^th of 1488 public elementary schools	64.4%	81	62.8	11.7	55.2	57.5	62.0	54.1	65.2	64.4	49.4	44.3	17.3	23.9	38.0	38.3	24.1	50.0	92.7%	4.9%	$12,535	$1,728	$10,807
Escuela Avancemos	Public, Charter	K-8	2635 Howard St	Detroit	48216	Wayne County	Escuela Avancemos	Yes	No	No	Yes	(313) 596-0079	425	20	21.2	—	6 (1.4%)	8 (1.9%)	411 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8.7	1396^th of 1492 public elementary schools	6.4%		6.8	1429^th of 1488 public elementary schools	4.0%	33	43.9	9.8	15.8	11.4	14.3	14.6	24.3	7.9	13.6	9.5	8.5	13.5	7.1	21.4	7.1	38.1	97.1%	0%	$13,510	$1,122	$12,388

Frequently Asked Questions about Edmonson Montessori

What district is Edmonson Montessori in?

Detroit Public Schools Community District

Is Edmonson Montessori a good school?

Edmonson Montessori ranks 426^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Edmonson Montessori?

In the 2024-25 school year, 262 students attended Edmonson Montessori.

What is the racial makeup of Edmonson Montessori?

Students at Edmonson Montessori are 69% African American, 24% White, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

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