For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 797 students in 48208, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48208, MI are Legacy Academy, Burton International Academy and George Crockett Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48208 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48208, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48208, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Legacy Academy
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2750 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 578-7235
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 578-7235
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #22.
Burton International Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Rank: #33.
George Crockett Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4851 14th St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 896-6078
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
48208, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2750 Selden
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 895-3000
Grades: 5-12
| 75 students
Catherine Ferguson Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2750 Selden St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4766
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4766
Grades: 7-12
| 119 students
2200 West Grand
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-7370
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-7370
Grades: 9-10
| 116 students
2001 W Warren Ave
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 852-9677
Grades: 6-12
| 394 students
6050 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3502
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3502
Grades: K-8
| 410 students
2001 W. Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Northwestern South Wing High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2200 W. Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
2001 M.l King Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Pelham Magnet Middle School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
2001 Mlk Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3780
Grades: 6-8
| 361 students
2001 Mlk Jr Blvd
Detroit, MI 48208
Detroit, MI 48208
Grades: 5-8
| 730 students
4700 Vinewood St
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4939
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-4939
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Wingert Trainable Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1851 W. Grand Boulevard
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0776
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0776
Grades: Inquire with school
| 142 students
2900 Wreford Street
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0050
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-0050
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48208, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48208, MI include Legacy Academy, Burton International Academy and George Crockett Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48208?
3 public elementary schools are located in 48208.
What is the racial composition of students in 48208?
48208 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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