Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48236

The 48236 zip code area is home to 10 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools, primarily belonging to the highly-ranked Grosse Pointe Public Schools district. This district is ranked 41 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, reflecting the strong academic performance of its schools.

Several schools stand out in the area, including Grosse Pointe South High School, ranked 7th out of 739 Michigan high schools with a 5-star rating and exceptional test scores, Brownell Middle School, ranked 51st out of 890 Michigan middle schools with a 5-star rating and impressive test scores, and Kerby Elementary School, ranked 42nd out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools with a 5-star rating and outstanding test scores. In contrast, Marquette ElementaryMiddle School, which is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District, has much lower test scores and a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

While the Grosse Pointe Public Schools district and its schools demonstrate strong academic performance, the data also reveals a concerning 29.5% chronic absenteeism rate across all schools in the 48236 zip code area, which may be an area for further investigation and improvement. Additionally, the schools with the highest test scores and rankings also have the lowest rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, suggesting a potential correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement.