For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,592 students in 48185, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48185, MI are Hayes Elementary School, Johnson Upper Elementary School and Cooper Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48185 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48185, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48185, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hayes Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30600 Louise St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2725
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2725
Gr: K-4 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Upper Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 N Hix Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2740
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2740
Gr: 4-6 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Cooper Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
28550 Ann Arbor Trl
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2710
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2710
Gr: 5-6 | 646 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
34505 Hunter Ave
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2600
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2600
Gr: K-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30055 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Gr: 2-8 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Universal Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
48185, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Kaselemis Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
8100 North Hubbard St
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-4602
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
8100 Hubbard Street
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2760
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2760
Gr: K-6 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
6420 North Newburgh Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2740
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2740
Gr: K-5
Stottlemyer Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
34801 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2645
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2645
Gr: PK
4825 Dancy
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 721-5515
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 721-5515
Gr: K-4 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
W Wayne Skill Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
8075 Ritz Ave
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2810
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 744-2810
Gr: 12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Walter P. Reuther Psychiatric Hospital (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
30901 Palmer Road
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 367-8600
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 367-8600
Gr: Inquire with school | 6 students Minority enrollment: 83%
William Ford Careertech Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
36455 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2106
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2106
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48185, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48185, MI include Hayes Elementary School, Johnson Upper Elementary School and Cooper Upper Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48185?
7 public elementary schools are located in 48185.
What is the racial composition of students in 48185?
48185 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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