For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,006 students in 48215, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48215, MI are Detroit Merit Charter Academy and Carstens Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48215 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48215, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 37% (majority Black).
Best 48215, MI Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Grades: K-8
| 703 students
Rank: #22.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 303 students
48215, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Academy Jefferson Site (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
Beacon International Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-victor's (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
Grades: n/a
| 19 students
Chandler Park Academy-philip Middle School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
897 Philip Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Grades: 7
| 195 students
Colin Powell Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
4800 Coplin St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-5791
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-5791
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
4180 Marlborough St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
355 Philip St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3063
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3063
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
4365 Newport Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
4180 Marlborough Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Grades: 6-8
| 737 students
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: K-8
| 407 students
12611 Avondale St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5940
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5940
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
University Yes Academy East (Closed 2014)
Charter School
4401 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 618-3551
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 618-3551
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Lenox Site (Closed 2016)
Charter School
2629 Lenox
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Grades: 5-12
| 20 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48215, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48215, MI include Detroit Merit Charter Academy and Carstens Elementarymiddle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48215?
2 public elementary schools are located in 48215.
What is the racial composition of students in 48215?
48215 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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