For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,699 students in 48237, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48237, MI are Norup International School, Nova Discipline Academy and Oak Park Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48237 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48237, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48237, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norup International School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14450 Manhattan St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 837-8300
Gr: K-8 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Nova Discipline Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13900 Granzon St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7650
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7650
Gr: 2-12 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Oak Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 4% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23261 Scotia Rd
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7620
Oak Park, MI 48237
(248) 336-7620
Gr: 6-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Oak Park Service Learning Academy Opsla
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
21700 Marlow St
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Oak Park, MI 48237
(313) 539-4115
Gr: PK-8 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48237, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48237, MI include Norup International School, Nova Discipline Academy and Oak Park Preparatory Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48237?
4 public middle schools are located in 48237.
What is the racial composition of students in 48237?
48237 public middle schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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