For the 2025 school year, there are 20 public schools serving 10,766 students in 48126, MI (there are , serving 351 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 48126, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48126, MI are Lowrey Elementary School, Maples Elementary School and Lowrey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48126 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48126, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48126, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lowrey Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Maples Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Mead St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6454
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6454
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Lowrey Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 458 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Iris Becker Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10821 Henson St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6950
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6950
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10151 Diversey St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6700
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Rank: #66.
Oakman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7545 Chase Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #77.
William Ford Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14749 Alber St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #88.
Fordson High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13800 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1400
Grades: 9-12
| 2,092 students
Rank: #99.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4824 Lois St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6850
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #1010.
Mccollough Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Rank: #1111.
Geer Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14767 Prospect St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-2300
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1212.
Unis Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 511 students
Rank: #1313.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16140 Driscoll St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-4700
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #1414.
Riverside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7124 Miller Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Grades: K-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodworth Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Ternes St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #1616.
Riverside Academy West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6409 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3600
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3600
Grades: 6-12
| 437 students
Rank: #1717.
Advanced Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Oakman Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Grades: PK-12
| 1,217 students
Rank: #1818.
Academy For Business And Technology Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5277 Calhoun St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-2223
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 581-2223
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverside Academy Prek
Charter School
7050 Pinehurst St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ser Metro Youthbuild Learning Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5200 Stecker St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 945-5200
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 119 students
48126, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
13020 Osborne St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6150
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6150
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Creative Learning Center Dearborn (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4915 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 769-6739
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 769-6739
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
22586 Ann Arbor
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1914
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1914
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
13800 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-3094
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-3094
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48126, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48126, MI include Lowrey Elementary School, Maples Elementary School and Lowrey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 48126?
20 public schools are located in 48126.
What percentage of students in 48126 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 48126 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48126?
48126 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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