For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 508 students in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Jefferson Chalmers are Carstens Elementarymiddle School and Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 274 students
Rank: #22.
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: n/an/a
Golightly Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit, MI include Carstens Elementarymiddle School and Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Jefferson Chalmers, Detroit 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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