For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 591 students in 48201, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48201, MI are Edmonson Montessori and Spain Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48201 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48201, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48201, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edmonson Montessori
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-7441
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Rank: #22.
Spain Elementarymiddle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Beaubien St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2081
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
48201, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4707 St. Antoine Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 27 students
3500 John R St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Crockett Career And Technical Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
571 Mack Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1805
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3420 Cass
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2396
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2396
Grades: PK-K
| 163 students
Detroit Behavioral Institute (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4707 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 576-5008
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 576-5008
Grades: 6-12
| 74 students
Detroit Day School For The Deaf (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
4555 John C Lodge Fwy
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1803
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-1803
Grades: PK-8
| 29 students
3550 John C Lodge Fwy
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 638-1444
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 638-1444
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3550 Lodge Service Drive
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2219
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2219
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
1300 W Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-6810
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 873-6810
Grades: PK
| n/a students
950 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 262-6861
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 262-6861
Grades: PK-12
| 338 students
1300 West Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 228-0910
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 228-0910
Grades: PK-8
| 232 students
Poe Developmental School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1200 W. Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2247
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-2247
Grades: Inquire with school
| 156 students
3550 John C Lodge Fwy
Detroit, MI 48201
(248) 809-2288
Detroit, MI 48201
(248) 809-2288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2727 2nd Avenue
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 964-1600
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 964-1600
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48201, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48201, MI include Edmonson Montessori and Spain Elementarymiddle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48201?
2 public elementary schools are located in 48201.
What is the racial composition of students in 48201?
48201 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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