For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,048 students in Romulus, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Romulus, MI are Barth Elementary School, Brownstown Middle School and Metro Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Romulus, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Romulus have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Romulus, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barth Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
38207 Barth St
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1250
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1250
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Brownstown Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20135 Inkster Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 783-3400
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 783-3400
Gr: 6-7 | 850 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Metro Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
34800 Ecorse Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 641-3200
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 641-3200
Gr: K-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Romulus Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
32200 Beverly Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1453
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1453
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Hale Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
16200 Harrison
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1353
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1353
Gr: K-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Summit Academy North High School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Middlebelt Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 955-1730
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 955-1730
Gr: 9-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
Summit Academy North Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18601 Middlebelt Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 955-1712
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 955-1712
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #88.
Summit Academy North Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
28697 Sibley Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 789-1428
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 789-1428
Gr: K-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Wick Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
36900 Wick Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1503
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1503
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #1010.
Romulus Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1000
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1000
Gr: 9-12 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1111.
Romulus Virtual Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Gr: 9-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Romulus Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
37300 Wick Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1703
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1703
Gr: 6-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Romulus Adult Education Alternative
Alternative School
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1407
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Romulus, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Middle/community High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1402
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1402
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
9650 Wayne Rd
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1610
Romulus, MI 48174
(734) 532-1610
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Romulus, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Romulus, MI include Barth Elementary School, Brownstown Middle School and Metro Charter Academy.
How many public schools are located in Romulus?
14 public schools are located in Romulus.
What is the racial composition of students in Romulus?
Romulus public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Romulus are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Romulus include: Hale Creek Elementary School vs. Romulus Elementary School, Romulus Elementary School vs. Wick Elementary School, Hale Creek Elementary School vs. Barth Elementary School
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