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Best Central Southwest Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,731 students in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Central Southwest are Clippert Academy, Cesar Chavez Academy High School and Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clippert Academy
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1981 Mckinstry St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-5009
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Cesar Chavez Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1761 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 551-0611
Gr: 9-12 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6782 Goldsmith St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 842-0006
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Maybury Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4410 Porter St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-2014
Gr: PK-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy
(Math: 16% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6021 Mcmillan St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3701
Gr: PK-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Roberto Clemente Learning Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1551 Beard St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3489
Gr: PK-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Academy Of The Americas High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 335-1310
Gr: 4-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit, MI include Clippert Academy, Cesar Chavez Academy High School and Cesar Chavez Academy Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Central Southwest, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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