For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,027 students in Wayne, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 156 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wayne, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wayne, MI are Wayne Memorial High School, Waynewestland Innovative Academy and Benjamin Franklin Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Wayne have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wayne, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wayne Memorial High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206
Grades: 6-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #22.
Waynewestland Innovative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436
Grades: 8-12
| 174 students
Rank: #33.
Benjamin Franklin Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33555 Annapolis St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2402
Grades: 6-11
| 646 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Rooseveltmcgrath Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
36075 Currier St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2720
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2720
Grades: K-6
| 423 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Taftgalloway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4035 Gloria St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2760
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2760
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Wayne, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1438
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5400 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2670
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Resa Center Programs (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1496
Grades: K-12
| 6 students
Royal Academy Of Michigan (Closed 2023)
Charter School
34540 W Michigan Ave
Wayne, MI 48184
(832) 641-5588
Wayne, MI 48184
(832) 641-5588
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
32101 Stellwagen St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2770
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2770
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
33500 Van Born Rd
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1300
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 334-1300
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wayne, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Wayne, MI include Wayne Memorial High School, Waynewestland Innovative Academy and Benjamin Franklin Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne?
5 public schools are located in Wayne.
What percentage of students in Wayne go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wayne are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne?
Wayne public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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