For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,801 students in 48214, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48214, MI are Moses Field Center, Detroit Prep and The James And Grace Lee Boggs School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48214 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48214, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48214, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moses Field Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Sheridan St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5790
Grades: PK-8
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Detroit Prep
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8411 Sylvester St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
The James And Grace Lee Boggs School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Goethe St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 923-2301
Grades: K-8
| 161 students
Rank: #44.
Detroit Enterprise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11224 Kercheval St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-5799
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-5799
Grades: K-8
| 759 students
Rank: #55.
Nichols Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Burns St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-0800
Grades: PK-8
| 283 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Garvey Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2301 Van Dyke St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Hutchinson Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2600 Garland St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-4169
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #88.
Detroit Lions Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10101 E Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #99.
Barack Obama Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10800 E Canfield St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-6000
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 823-6000
Grades: K-8
| 311 students
48214, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barbour Magnet Middle School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
2301 Van Dyke Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7400
Grades: K-8
| 491 students
4130 Maxwell St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 924-0317
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 924-0317
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2962 Fairview Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5540
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5540
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
2600 Garland St
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 642-4801
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 642-4801
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
7701 Sylvester Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5770
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-5770
Grades: PK-8
| 350 students
4611 Fairview Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-9900
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-9900
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
8411 Sylvester Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7545
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-7545
Grades: K-5
| 428 students
10800 E. Canfield Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-3101
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-3101
Grades: PK-5
| 364 students
Krolik Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10101 Canfield
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 852-9677
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
2100 Hurlbut Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-3269
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-3269
Grades: K-5
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48214, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48214, MI include Moses Field Center, Detroit Prep and The James And Grace Lee Boggs School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48214?
9 public elementary schools are located in 48214.
What is the racial composition of students in 48214?
48214 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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