For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,693 students in 48236, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48236, MI are Brownell Middle School, Parcells Middle School and Marquette Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48236 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48236, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48236, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 586 students
Rank: #22.
Parcells Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grades: 5-8
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6145 Canyon St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grades: PK-8
| 438 students
48236, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48236, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48236, MI include Brownell Middle School, Parcells Middle School and Marquette Elementarymiddle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48236?
3 public middle schools are located in 48236.
What is the racial composition of students in 48236?
48236 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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