For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,962 students in 48240, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48240, MI are Redford Union Virtual Learning, Fostering Leadership Academy and Keeler School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48240 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48240, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48240, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
Fostering Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16511 Delaware Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 531-9971
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 531-9971
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Rank: #33.
Keeler School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Rank: #44.
Beech Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19990 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
David Ellis Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 450-0300
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 450-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 719 students
Rank: #66.
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17175 Olympia
Redford, MI 48240
(616) 916-7490
Redford, MI 48240
(616) 916-7490
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25490 Grand River Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 541-7619
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 541-7619
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
48240, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
B Beck Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
25940 Grand River Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 387-9238
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 387-9238
Grades: PK-7
| 370 students
Elementary Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3701
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3701
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
Redford Union Alternative Education Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
17711 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4258
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4258
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
17715 Brady Street
Redford, MI 48240
(888) 473-2408
Redford, MI 48240
(888) 473-2408
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
26000 Fargo
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Grades: 2-5
| 365 students
Unified Middle Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(248) 703-5919
Redford, MI 48240
(248) 703-5919
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48240, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48240, MI include Redford Union Virtual Learning, Fostering Leadership Academy and Keeler School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48240?
7 public elementary schools are located in 48240.
What is the racial composition of students in 48240?
48240 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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