For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,001 students in 48224, MI (there are , serving 61 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 48224, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48224, MI are Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center, Carleton Elementary School and East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 48224 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48224, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48224, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 347-7280
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 347-7280
Grades: Inquire with school
| 127 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Carleton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
11724 Casino St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5020 Cadieux Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 873-0655
Grades: 9-12
| 678 students
Rank: #44.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10633 Courville St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-0400
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Ronald Brown Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11530 E Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Grades: PK-8
| 874 students
Rank: #66.
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15755 Bremen St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9340
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9340
Grades: 2-8
| 183 students
Rank: #77.
Denby High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12800 Kelly Rd
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-7200
Grades: 9-12
| 512 students
48224, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
10125 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9350
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9350
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
4290 Marseilles St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9370
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9370
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
11433 Beaconsfield
Detroit, MI 48224
(248) 658-5600
Detroit, MI 48224
(248) 658-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
5959 Whittier Street
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-6070
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-6070
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48224, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48224, MI include Diann Bankswilliamson Educational Center, Carleton Elementary School and East English Village Preparatory Academy At Finney.
How many public schools are located in 48224?
7 public schools are located in 48224.
What percentage of students in 48224 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 48224 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48224?
48224 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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