For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,060 students in River Rouge, MI.
The top ranked public schools in River Rouge, MI are River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and Ann Visger K5 Preparatory 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 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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 九游体育s in River Rouge, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
163 Burke St
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
Grades: PK-8
| 353 students
Rank: #22.
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 838 students
Rank: #33.
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
(Math: 4% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
Rank: #44.
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
(Math: 3% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 961 students
River Rouge, Michigan 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
340 Frazier Street
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
1460 West Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Grades: 9-10
| n/a students
550 Eaton
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Grades: K
| n/a students
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, River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy and Ann Visger K5 Preparatory 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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