For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 684 students in Ecorse, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ecorse, MI are Downriver Digital Academy, Ralph J Bunche Academy and Grandport Elementary Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ecorse, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ecorse have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ecorse, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Ralph J Bunche Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
503 Hyacinthe St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4710
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4710
Gr: 1-4 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Grandport Elementary Academy
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4536 6th St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4720
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4720
Gr: 4-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Ecorse, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Downriver Diploma And Job Skills Academy (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 712-5146
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 712-5146
Gr: 6-12 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
50 West Josephine St
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 383-7501
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 383-7501
Gr: K-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
27225 W. Outer Drive
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4730
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4730
Gr: 3-8 | 59 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ecorse, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ecorse, MI include Downriver Digital Academy, Ralph J Bunche Academy and Grandport Elementary Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ecorse?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ecorse.
What is the racial composition of students in Ecorse?
Ecorse public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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