For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,023 students in the neighborhood of Morningside, Detroit, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Morningside are Ronald Brown Academy and J E Clark Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Morningside, Detroit, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (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 Morningside, Detroit, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ronald Brown Academy
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11530 E Outer Dr
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 886-2611
Gr: PK-8 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
J E Clark Preparatory Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15755 Bremen St
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9340
Detroit, MI 48224
(313) 417-9340
Gr: 2-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Morningside, Detroit, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Morningside, Detroit, MI include Ronald Brown Academy and J E Clark Preparatory Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Morningside, Detroit?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Morningside, Detroit.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Morningside, Detroit?
the neighborhood of Morningside, 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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