For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,171 students in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Claytown are Munger Elementarymiddle School, Priest Elementarymiddle School and Universal Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Munger Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5525 Martin St
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 873-0655
Gr: PK-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Priest Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7840 Wagner St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 849-3705
Gr: PK-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Universal Academy
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4833 Ogden St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 581-5006
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 581-5006
Gr: K-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit, MI include Munger Elementarymiddle School, Priest Elementarymiddle School and Universal Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Claytown, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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