For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,334 students in Inkster, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Inkster, MI are Burger Development Center, Daly School and Tomlinson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Inkster, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Inkster have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Inkster, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Gr: K-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Daly School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25824 Michigan Ave
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-0016
Gr: PK-6 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Tomlinson Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25912 Annapolis St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 278-3825
Gr: K-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
David Hicks School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 Helen St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 419-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #66.
American International Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28955 Rosewood St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 713-5525
Gr: 3-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Inkster, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Gr: 9 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Gr: 3-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1771 Henry Ruff Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-7041
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-7041
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 722-2811
Gr: K-12
27355 Woodsfield St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 827-0762
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
27100 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 792-9444
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 792-9444
Gr: PK-8 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Inkster High School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3250 Middlebelt Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Gr: 10-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1615 Henry Ruff Road
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-0128
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-0128
Gr: K-6 | 154 students Minority enrollment: 98%
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-6940
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-6940
Gr: PK-2 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
28955 Rosewood
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-4813
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 728-4813
Gr: 5-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
25912 Annapolis Street
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Inkster, MI 48141
(313) 565-3391
Gr: K-6 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Inkster, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Inkster, MI include Burger Development Center, Daly School and Tomlinson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Inkster?
6 public elementary schools are located in Inkster.
What is the racial composition of students in Inkster?
Inkster public elementary schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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