For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,334 students in Inkster, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Inkster, MI are Burger Development Center, Daly School and Tomlinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inkster, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Inkster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Inkster, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Grades: K-12
| 110 students
Rank: #22.
Daly School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Grades: PK-6
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Grades: 6-8
| 195 students
Rank: #44.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Grades: K-8
| 249 students
Rank: #55.
David Hicks School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #66.
American International Academy 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
| 210 students
Inkster, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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
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
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
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
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
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 elementary schools in Inkster, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Inkster, MI include Burger Development Center, Daly School and Tomlinson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Inkster?
6 public elementary schools are located in Inkster.
What is the racial composition of students in Inkster?
Inkster public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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