Best Schools in Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI has a total of 1,541 schools including 381 high schools, 275 middle schools and 790 elementary schools. A total of 682,560 students attend Detroit, MI schools. On average, schools in Detroit score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Detroit meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI has 381 high schools with 221,178 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Detroit score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Detroit don't meet expectations.
1. International Academy
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Oakland Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1351 Students
2. International Academy Of Macomb
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Chippewa Valley Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 446 Students
3. Airport Middle College
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Airport Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 12 Students
4. Wylie E Groves High School
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Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1110 Students
5. Northville High School
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Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2499 Students
6. Novi High School
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Novi Community School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2101 Students
7. Dexter High School
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Dexter Community School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1116 Students
8. Troy High School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2094 Students
9. Ernest W Seaholm High School
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Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1215 Students
10. Grosse Pointe South High School
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Grosse Pointe Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1238 Students
Best Middle Schools in Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI has 275 middle schools with 146,623 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Detroit score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Detroit meet expectations.
1. Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
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Avondale School District • Public • Grades 2 - 8 • 277 Students
2. Dearborn Stem Middle School
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Dearborn City School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 164 Students
3. Boulan Park Middle School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 823 Students
4. Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center
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Warren Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 92 Students
5. Baker Middle School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 626 Students
6. Smith Middle School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students
7. Novi Middle School
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Novi Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 1036 Students
8. Novi Meadows School
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Novi Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 1006 Students
9. East Middle School
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Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
10. Birmingham Covington School
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Birmingham Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 8 • 637 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Detroit, MI
Detroit, MI has 790 elementary schools with 283,066 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Detroit score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Detroit meet expectations.
1. Gallimore Elementary School
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Plymouth-canton Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
2. Crestwood Accelerated Program
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Crestwood School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 30 Students
3. Webster Elementary School
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Livonia Public Schools School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 282 Students
4. Amerman Elementary School
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Northville Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 554 Students
5. Novi Woods Elementary School
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Novi Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 496 Students
6. Conant Elementary School
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Bloomfield Hills Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
7. Eastover Elementary School
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Bloomfield Hills Schools • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 456 Students
8. Deerfield Elementary School
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Novi Community School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 466 Students
9. Schroeder Elementary School
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Troy School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 446 Students
10. Lewis Maire Elementary School
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Grosse Pointe Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 234 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Detroit, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Detroit, MI has a total population of 4,392,041 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Detroit, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Detroit, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.78 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.16 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Detroit, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Detroit, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Detroit, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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