For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 368 students in 48221, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in 48221, MI is Macdowell Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 48221 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 48221, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 48221, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Macdowell Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4201 W Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-8141
Grades: PK-8
| 368 students
48221, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
19701 Wyoming Avenue
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7250
Grades: 7-10
| 550 students
16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Hally Magnet Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2585 Grove St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3939
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3939
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
3901 Margareta
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 731 students
20119 Wisconsin Street
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-3851
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
16151 James Couzens
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 935-1388
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 48221, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 48221, MI include Macdowell Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 48221?
1 public charter schools are located in 48221.
What is the racial composition of students in 48221?
48221 public charter schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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