For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 909 students in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Winship are Palmer Park Preparatory Academy and University Yes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmer Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3901 Margareta St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7300
Grades: PK-8
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
University Yes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14717 Curtis St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-2556
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 270-2556
Grades: K-12
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit, MI include Palmer Park Preparatory Academy and University Yes Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Winship, Detroit public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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