For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,178 students in the neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Cultural Center are University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School, Golightly Education Center and University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5100 John R St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 832-8400
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Golightly Education Center
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5536 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 494-2538
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5310 Saint Antoine St
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 831-0010
Gr: 6-8 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit, MI include University Preparatory Science And Math Psad Middle School, Golightly Education Center and University Preparatory Academy Psad Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Cultural Center, Detroit 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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