For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,710 students in 48213, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48213, MI are Covenant High School East, Al Holmes Academy Of Blended Learning and Blackwell Institute. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48213 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48213, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48213, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9100 Gratiot Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 267-4315
Grades: 9-12
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Al Holmes Academy Of Blended Learning
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8950 Crane St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5644
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5644
Grades: PK-8
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Blackwell Institute
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9330 Shoemaker St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4391
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4391
Grades: 2-8
| 117 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14223 Southampton St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 870-0556
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 870-0556
Grades: PK-8
| 321 students
Rank: #55.
Edward Duke Ellington At Beckham
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 562 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Ser Learning Academy East
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
5555 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Ser Learning East
Alternative School
5555 Conner St Ste 2716
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 57 students
48213, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9860 Park Dr
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Blanche Kelso Bruce Academy - Connor (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5555 Conner St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 656-2600
Grades: 5-12
| 92 students
8333 Townsend St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 895-2200
Grades: 5-12
| 8 students
8950 St. Cyril
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5150
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5150
Grades: 6-8
| 841 students
9227 Chapin Street
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-3100
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
8950 Saint Cyril St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-7399
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-7399
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
5950 Cadillac
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-6560
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-6560
Grades: PK-K
| 132 students
12844 Elmdale
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8533
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-8533
Grades: K-5
| 230 students
14223 Southampton St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4505
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-4505
Grades: K-8
| 493 students
6101 Van Dyke St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5336
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-5336
Grades: 9-12
| 723 students
12021 Evanston Street
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-8282
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-8282
Grades: K-5
| 196 students
5830 Field Street
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-3400
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 209 students
The Ser Learning Academy East (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
5555 Conner St Ste 2716
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 945-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
6006 Seneca St
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-0826
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-0826
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Trombly Alternative High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6101 Van Dyke Ave
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-9637
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 852-9637
Grades: 9-12
| 171 students
7600 Goethe
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-9621
Detroit, MI 48213
(313) 866-9621
Grades: 7-12
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48213, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48213, MI include Covenant High School East, Al Holmes Academy Of Blended Learning and Blackwell Institute.
How many public schools are located in 48213?
7 public schools are located in 48213.
What is the racial composition of students in 48213?
48213 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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