For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,931 students in Southgate, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southgate, MI are Allen Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School and Creative Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Southgate, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Southgate have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Southgate, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16500 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Shelters Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12600 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Gr: PK-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Creative Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Gr: PK-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15800 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Gr: 6-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Grogan Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Burns St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Fordline Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14775 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Day Treatment Center
Special Education School
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Gr: K-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
18635 Bowie St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4600
Gr: K-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Southgate, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15500 Howard St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Gr: 6-7 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Sp Ed - Transitions Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
14685 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Southgate, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Southgate, MI include Allen Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School and Creative Montessori Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Southgate?
8 public elementary schools are located in Southgate.
What is the racial composition of students in Southgate?
Southgate public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Southgate are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Southgate include: Shelters Elementary School vs. Grogan Elementary School