For the 2025 school year, there are 42 public schools serving 22,348 students in Dearborn, MI (there are , serving 2,952 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Dearborn, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Dearborn, MI are Henry Ford Early College, Howard Elementary School and Duvall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Dearborn have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Dearborn, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Ford Early College
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Howard Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1611 N York St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6350
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Duvall Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22561 Beech St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Henry Ford Early Collegeadvanced Manufacturing
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5101 Evergreen Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 317-1584
Gr: 9-12 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Haigh Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N Silvery Ln
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Charles A Lindbergh Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
500 N Waverly St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6300
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-6300
Gr: PK-5 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Lowrey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Bryant Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 N Vernon St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-2900
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #99.
Snow Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Culver Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Nowlin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
23600 Penn St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1111.
Oakman Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7545 Chase Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6500
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1212.
Iris Becker Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10821 Henson St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6950
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6950
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Lowrey Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1414.
Maples Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6801 Mead St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6454
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6454
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1515.
Dearborn High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
19501 Outer Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1600
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,882 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1616.
Mcdonald Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10151 Diversey St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1717.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4824 Lois St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6850
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23851 Yale St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1919.
Long Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6104
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6104
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2020.
William Ford Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14749 Alber St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2121.
Stout Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-4600
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 712 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2222.
Mccollough Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2323.
Geer Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14767 Prospect St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-2300
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2424.
Henry Ford Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 982-6193
Dearborn, MI 48121
(313) 982-6193
Gr: 9-12 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Henry Ford Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16140 Driscoll St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2626.
Unis Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2727.
Salina Elementary P 3
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Ferney St
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6550
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6550
Gr: PK-3 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2828.
Fordson High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13800 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1400
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1400
Gr: 9-12 | 2,092 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2929.
Whitmorebolles Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21501 Whitmore St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6800
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3030.
Edsel Ford High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20601 Rotunda Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1500
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-1500
Gr: 9-12 | 1,571 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3131.
Riverside Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7124 Miller Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3200
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3232.
Salina Intermediate 4 8
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Salina St
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6600
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6600
Gr: 4-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #3333.
Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18700 Audette St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3023
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3023
Gr: K-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #3434.
Woodworth Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Ternes St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #3535.
The Dearborn Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19310 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 982-1300
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 982-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
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Dearborn, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creative Learning Center Dearborn (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4915 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 769-6739
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 769-6739
Gr: 9-12
19501 Outer Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3094
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3094
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
20601 Rotunda Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3094
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3094
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 9%
13800 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-3094
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-3094
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Westwood Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
23810 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 730-1667
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 730-1667
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Dearborn, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Dearborn, MI include Henry Ford Early College, Howard Elementary School and Duvall Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Dearborn?
42 public schools are located in Dearborn.
What percentage of students in Dearborn go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Dearborn are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn?
Dearborn public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Dearborn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Dearborn include: Woodworth Middle School vs. Stout Middle School, Fordson High School vs. Dearborn High School, Stout Middle School vs. Woodworth Middle School
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