For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,024 students in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Winship are Jerry L White Center, Palmer Park Preparatory Academy and University Yes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% 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 Winship, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jerry L White Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14804 W Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 416-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Margareta St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #33.
University Yes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14717 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-2556
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-2556
Grades: K-12
| 440 students
Rank: n/an/a
Randolph Career And Technical Center
Vocational School
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI include Jerry L White Center, Palmer Park Preparatory Academy and University Yes Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit?
4 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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