For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 787 students in the neighborhood of McDowell, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public school in McDowell is Bates Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of McDowell, Detroit, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 McDowell, Detroit, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bates Academy
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Wyoming St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 494-7000
Gr: PK-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McDowell, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of McDowell, Detroit, MI include Bates Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of McDowell, Detroit?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of McDowell, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of McDowell, Detroit?
the neighborhood of McDowell, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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