For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 1,564 students in Inkster, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Inkster, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Inkster, MI are Burger Development Center, Westwood North Academy and Inkster Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inkster, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Inkster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Inkster, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood North Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0400
Grades: 7-12
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27355 Woodsfield Street
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Grades: K-7
| 230 students
Rank: #44.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 198 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
American International High Schoolmiddle Schooll
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27100 Avondale
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Grades: 7-12
| 221 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Daly School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #77.
David Hicks School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
American International Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Grades: 3-6
| 165 students
Inkster, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Grades: 9
| 196 students
Academy Of Inkster (Closed 2011)
Charter School
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 641-1312
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 641-1312
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Grades: 3-5
| 453 students
1771 Henry Ruff Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-7041
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-7041
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Cherry Hill School Of Performing Arts (Closed 2011)
Charter School
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Discovery Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Gaudior Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
27100 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 792-9444
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 792-9444
Grades: PK-8
| 129 students
Inkster High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3250 Middlebelt Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Grades: 10-12
| 738 students
King Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1615 Henry Ruff Road
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-0128
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-0128
Grades: K-6
| 154 students
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-6940
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-6940
Grades: PK-2
| 400 students
3414 Ash
Inkster, MI 48141
(248) 395-2848
Inkster, MI 48141
(248) 395-2848
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Thomas-gist Academy North (Closed 2010)
Charter School
28955 Rosewood
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-4813
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-4813
Grades: 5-8
| 191 students
25912 Annapolis Street
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Grades: K-6
| 226 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Inkster, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Inkster, MI include Burger Development Center, Westwood North Academy and Inkster Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in Inkster, MI?
8 public schools are located in Inkster, MI.
What percentage of students in Inkster, MI go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Inkster, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Inkster, MI?
Inkster, MI public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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