For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,684 students in 48224, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48224, MI are Carleton Elementary School, Wayne Elementary School and Ronald Brown Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48224 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48224, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48224, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carleton Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11724 Casino St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-8322
Grades: PK-5
| 379 students
Rank: #22.
Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10633 Courville St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-0400
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 866-0400
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Ronald Brown Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11530 E Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Grades: PK-8
| 874 students
Rank: #44.
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15755 Bremen St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9340
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9340
Grades: 2-8
| 183 students
48224, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
10125 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9350
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9350
Grades: K-8
| 276 students
4290 Marseilles St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9370
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9370
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
11433 Beaconsfield
Detroit, MI 48224
(248) 658-5600
Detroit, MI 48224
(248) 658-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
Marvin L Winans Academy Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: K-5
| 195 students
Marvin L Winans Academy Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
9740 Mckinney St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 640-4610
Grades: 6-8
| 90 students
5959 Whittier Street
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-6070
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-6070
Grades: K-8
| 482 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48224, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48224, MI include Carleton Elementary School, Wayne Elementary School and Ronald Brown Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48224?
4 public elementary schools are located in 48224.
What is the racial composition of students in 48224?
48224 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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