For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,682 students in 48238, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48238, MI are Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, New Paradigm Glazer Academy and Flagship Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48238 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48238, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48238, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15531 Linwood St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-8820
Gr: PK-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
New Paradigm Glazer Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 La Belle St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 833-1100
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 833-1100
Gr: K-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
Flagship Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13661 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 933-7933
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 933-7933
Gr: K-8 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #44.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15055 Dexter Ave
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 340-0023
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #55.
Noble Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8646 Fullerton St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-0377
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 873-0377
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Mary Mcleod Bethune Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8145 Puritan St
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3830
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 494-3830
Gr: PK-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48238, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48238, MI include Thurgood Marshall Elementary School, New Paradigm Glazer Academy and Flagship Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48238?
6 public elementary schools are located in 48238.
What is the racial composition of students in 48238?
48238 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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