For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,084 students in River Rouge, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in River Rouge, MI are River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn, Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy and River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Rouge, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in River Rouge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in River Rouge, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
163 Burke St
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11121 W Jefferson Ave
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9648
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9648
Gr: PK-5 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
River Rouge, MI 48218
(800) 297-2119
Gr: K-12 | 841 students Student-teacher ratio: 841:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
340 Frazier St
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
River Rouge High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in River Rouge, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in River Rouge, MI include River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn, Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy and River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in River Rouge?
5 public schools are located in River Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in River Rouge?
River Rouge public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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