For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 3,539 students in 48228, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48228, MI are Way Academy Chicago Site, Warrendale Charter Academy and Detroit Premier Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48228 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48228, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48228, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Academy Chicago Site
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19321 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 444-9398
Grades: 6-12
| 85 students
Rank: #22.
Warrendale Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
19400 Sawyer St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-4200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-4200
Grades: K-8
| 676 students
Rank: #33.
Detroit Premier Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7781 Asbury Park
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-1472
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-1472
Grades: K-8
| 703 students
Rank: #44.
Detroit Innovation Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18211 Plymouth Rd
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 736-5537
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 736-5537
Grades: K-8
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Dixon Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Trinity St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 947-1330
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 947-1330
Grades: PK-8
| 420 students
Rank: #66.
Detroit Leadership Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5845 Auburn St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 769-2015
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 769-2015
Grades: 7-12
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Carver Stem Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
18701 Paul St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-6622
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 240-6622
Grades: PK-8
| 472 students
Rank: #88.
Henderson Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16101 W Chicago St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0512
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0512
Grades: PK-8
| 556 students
48228, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-11
| 206 students
7350 Southfield Fwy
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 271-0120
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 271-0120
Grades: 9
| n/a students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-6612
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-6612
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 8-12
| 269 students
16101 W Chicago
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0512
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0512
Grades: 5-8
| 584 students
Hazel Park Empowerment Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
19321 West Chicago
Detroit, MI 48228
(248) 658-5600
Detroit, MI 48228
(248) 658-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 54 students
16400 Tireman Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 584-5525
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 584-5525
Grades: PK-12
| 579 students
16400 Tireman St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 584-5525
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 584-5525
Grades: PK-8
| 414 students
20220 Tireman Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 846-5533
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 846-5533
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
8401 Trinity St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-1330
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-1330
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
18600 Wadsworth Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0670
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0670
Grades: PK-5
| 154 students
20550 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0708
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0708
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
8900 Cheyenne St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 873-5700
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 873-5700
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
15000 Mackenzie Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-0702
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 945-0702
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
20500 Wadsworth Street
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0740
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 852-0740
Grades: K-5
| 144 students
9331 Grandville
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 835-8410
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 835-8410
Grades: 7-10
| 221 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48228, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48228, MI include Way Academy Chicago Site, Warrendale Charter Academy and Detroit Premier Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48228?
8 public middle schools are located in 48228.
What is the racial composition of students in 48228?
48228 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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