For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 425 students in the neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Castle Rouge is Detroit Leadership Academy K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Detroit Leadership Academy K8
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13550 Virgil St
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 242-1500
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 242-1500
Gr: PK-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit, MI include Detroit Leadership Academy K8.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Castle Rouge, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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