These are some of the top-rated public schools in Detroit based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about ӣƵ ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Detroit at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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Detroit Public Schools Community District
48,548 students | DETROIT, MI
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 118 schools -
Education Achievement Authority Of Michigan
5,089 students | DETROIT, MI
Grades K-9 | 1 school
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Reviews From Schools in Detroit
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Current student
July 10, 2025
This is the worst school ever , the staff doesn’t do anything when kids are getting bullied or anything. The food is horrible & the education is horrible. They don’t help students when students are... More
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Detroit Premier Academy
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 09, 2025
The staff is unhappy. Troublesome kids behavior never changes, they just might suspend your kid and call it a day!!! No sources to find why they act such ways, the teachers are somewhat okay you know?... More
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Cooke Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
June 27, 2025
Strongly dislike. This place does not care for students comfort, or thought. Especially the principal, she’s very inconsiderate and rude. My daughter strongly hates this school. Don’t understand how... More
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Golightly Education Center