For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,447 students in 48206, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 302 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 48206, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48206, MI are Central High School, Thirkell Elementarymiddle School and Durfee Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48206 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48206, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48206, MI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
Thirkell Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7724 14th St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0990
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0990
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Rank: #33.
Durfee Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Grades: PK-8
| 593 students
48206, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2920 Joy Road
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0144
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0144
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Crosman Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8820 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1560
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1560
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Crosman Alternative Middle-high School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8820 Woodrow Wilson
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1550
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1550
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2900 West Philadelphia St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0910
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0910
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Johnson H. Mckinney Day Treatment Center (Closed 2005)
Special Education School
8820 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-0281
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-0281
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tredco-patch (Tried Stone Church) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1550 Taylor Ave
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 871-1878
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 871-1878
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48206, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48206, MI include Central High School, Thirkell Elementarymiddle School and Durfee Elementarymiddle School.
How many public schools are located in 48206?
3 public schools are located in 48206.
What percentage of students in 48206 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 48206 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48206?
48206 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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