For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,487 students in 48206, MI (there are , serving 302 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 48206, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48206, MI are Central High School, Thirkell Elementarymiddle School and Durfee Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48206 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48206, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48206, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3000
Gr: 9-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #22.
Thirkell Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7724 14th St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0990
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0990
Gr: PK-8 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #33.
Durfee Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2425 Tuxedo St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 252-3070
Gr: PK-8 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
48206, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2920 Joy Road
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0144
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0144
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Crosman Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
8820 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1560
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1560
Gr: 9-12
Crosman Alternative Middle-high School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
8820 Woodrow Wilson
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1550
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-1550
Gr: 7-12
2900 West Philadelphia St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0910
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 596-0910
Gr: K-6
Johnson H. Mckinney Day Treatment Center (Closed 2005)
Special Education School
8820 Woodrow Wilson St
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-0281
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 873-0281
Gr: 9-12
Tredco-patch (Tried Stone Church) (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1550 Taylor Ave
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 871-1878
Detroit, MI 48206
(313) 871-1878
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48206, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48206, MI include Central High School, Thirkell Elementarymiddle School and Durfee Elementarymiddle School.
How many public schools are located in 48206?
3 public schools are located in 48206.
What percentage of students in 48206 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 48206 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48206?
48206 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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