Best Schools in Wayne State, Detroit, MI
Wayne State, Detroit, MI has 9 public schools (3 high, 0 middle, 6 elementary) serving 4,170 students. On average they score 16% on state proficiency tests against a projected 10%, so schools in Wayne State exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Wayne State, Detroit, MI
The top high schools in Wayne State, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. University Preparatory Academy Psad High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
University Preparatory Academy (psad) • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 571 Students
2. Northwestern High School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 358 Students
3. Southeastern High School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 644 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Wayne State, Detroit, MI
The top elementary schools in Wayne State, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Golightly Education Center
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 351 Students
2. University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
University Preparatory Academy (psad) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 461 Students
3. Burton International Academy
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
4. Spain Elementarymiddle School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 368 Students
5. University Preparatory Academy Psad Elementary
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University Preparatory Academy (psad) • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 415 Students
6. Thirkell Elementarymiddle School
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Detroit Public Schools Community District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 501 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Wayne State, Detroit, MI
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Wayne State, Detroit, MI has a total population of 4,028 with 71% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 75% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Wayne State, 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 Wayne State, Detroit, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
56.20 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
16.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
39.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Wayne State, Detroit, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Wayne State, 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 Wayne State, Detroit, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Wayne State, Detroit, MI
How many schools are in Wayne State, Detroit, MI?
Wayne State, Detroit, MI has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 0 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 4,170 students in total.
How do schools in Wayne State perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Wayne State score 16% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 10%, so on average schools in Wayne State exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Wayne State?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 10%
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