For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,693 students in 48236, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48236, MI are Brownell Middle School, Parcells Middle School and Marquette Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48236 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48236, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48236, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Parcells Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6145 Canyon St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
48236, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48236, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48236, MI include Brownell Middle School, Parcells Middle School and Marquette Elementarymiddle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48236?
3 public middle schools are located in 48236.
What is the racial composition of students in 48236?
48236 public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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