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Best 48215 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,202 students in 48215, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48215, MI are Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac, Detroit Merit Charter Academy and Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48215 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48215, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48215, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capstonewayne Co Juvenile Detention Fac
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3501 Hamtramck Dr
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 831-3510
Gr: 6-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #33.
Davis Aerospace Technical High School At Golightly
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #44.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Golightly Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
900 Dickerson St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-8820
Gr: 9-12
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 48215 Michigan

48215, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ace Academy Jefferson Site (Closed 2023)
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Gr: 4-12
Beacon International Academy (Closed 2004)
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Gr: K-5 | 317 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-victor's (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-2600
Gr: 5-12
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy-victor's Middle School (Closed 2023)
1200 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 656-260
19 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Capstone Academy Charter Schoolriverbend (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-6013
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Chandler Park Academy-philip Middle School (Closed 2007)
897 Philip Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-2552
Gr: 7 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Colin Powell Academy (Closed 2011)
4800 Coplin St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 823-5791
Gr: K-5
Finney High School (Closed 2013)
4180 Marlborough St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Gr: 9-12 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Guyton Elementary School (Closed 2011)
355 Philip St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3063
Gr: K-6
Hosmer Elementary School (Closed 2006)
4365 Newport Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-3250
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Mcnair Middle School (Closed 2010)
4180 Marlborough Street
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 417-8898
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Robinson Elementary-middle School (Closed 2012)
13000 Essex Ave
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Gr: K-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Stark School Of Technology (Closed 2011)
12611 Avondale St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5940
Gr: K-5
University Yes Academy East (Closed 2014)
4401 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 618-3551
Gr: 6
Wolverine Academy (Sda) - Lenox Site (Closed 2016)
2629 Lenox
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 822-2400
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 90%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 48215, MI?
How many public schools are located in 48215?
5 public schools are located in 48215.
What is the racial composition of students in 48215?
48215 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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