For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,108 students in 48221, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48221, MI are Bates Academy, Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology and Pasteur Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48221 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48221, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48221, MI Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bates Academy
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Grades: PK-8
| 729 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8100 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7175
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7175
Grades: PK-6
| 336 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pasteur Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19811 Stoepel St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7314
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7314
Grades: PK-6
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Margareta St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 413 students
Rank: #55.
Macdowell Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 West Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141
Grades: PK-8
| 330 students
Rank: #66.
Schulze For Technology And Arts
(Math: 4% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10700 Santa Maria St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-4400
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 340-4400
Grades: PK-8
| 678 students
Rank: #77.
Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2585 Grove Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8100
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8100
Grades: PK-8
| 337 students
48221, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aisha Shule/web Dubois Prep. Academy School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Grades: 7-10
| 550 students
16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
2585 Grove St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3939
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3939
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
3901 Margareta
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 731 students
20119 Wisconsin Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48221, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48221, MI include Bates Academy, Bagley Elementary School Of Journalism And Technology and Pasteur Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48221, MI?
7 public elementary schools are located in 48221, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in 48221, MI?
48221, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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