For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 726 students in the neighborhood of Riverbend, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Riverbend is Detroit Merit Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Riverbend, Detroit, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (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 Riverbend, Detroit, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Merit Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1091 Alter Rd
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 331-3328
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverbend, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Riverbend, Detroit, MI include Detroit Merit Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverbend, Detroit?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Riverbend, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Riverbend, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Riverbend, 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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