For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 698 students in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI.
The top ranked public schools in North Corktown are Covenant High School Central and Burton International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 九游体育s in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Covenant High School Central
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2959 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 899-6900
Grades: 9-12
| 219 students
Rank: #22.
Burton International Academy
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Martin Luther King Jr Blv
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Detroit, MI 48208
(313) 596-3800
Grades: PK-8
| 476 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit, MI include Covenant High School Central and Burton International Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit?
the neighborhood of North Corktown, Detroit public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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