For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 348 students in the neighborhood of Nortown, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Nortown is Marion Law Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Nortown, Detroit, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Nortown, Detroit, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion Law Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19411 Cliff St
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-3400
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-3400
Gr: PK-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nortown, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Nortown, Detroit, MI include Marion Law Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nortown, Detroit?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Nortown, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Nortown, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Nortown, Detroit 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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