Elite Tier — School Rating 9–10
Detroit has 7 neighborhoods that reach a school rating of 9 or 10 out of 10. These are the zones where public school performance is genuinely exceptional.
Strong Tier — School Rating 8
A school rating of 8/10 is well above the national average. Detroit has 2 neighborhoods in this tier. These neighborhoods have highly rated public schools without the top-tier price.
Best Value — Strong Schools Under $300,000
Full Detroit Neighborhood Rankings
| Neighborhood | Schools | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| Grosse Pointe | 9/10 | $924,000 |
| Birmingham | 9/10 | $1.0M |
| Bloomfield Hills | 9/10 | $1.2M |
| Grosse Pointe Woods | 9/10 | $798,000 |
| Ann Arbor | 9/10 | $819,000 |
| Grosse Pointe Park | 9/10 | $840,000 |
| Troy | 9/10 | $716,000 |
| Royal Oak | 8/10 | $630,000 |
| Indian Village | 8/10 | $714,000 |
| Livonia | 7/10 | $506,000 |
| St Clair Shores | 7/10 | $525,000 |
| Ferndale | 7/10 | $567,000 |
| Corktown | 7/10 | $651,000 |
| Midtown | 7/10 | $672,000 |
| Madison Heights | 6/10 | $422,000 |
| Oak Park | 6/10 | $464,000 |
| Dearborn | 6/10 | $466,000 |
| Sterling Heights | 6/10 | $468,000 |
| Southfield | 6/10 | $483,000 |
| Woodbridge | 6/10 | $504,000 |
| Eastern Market | 6/10 | $546,000 |
| Garden City | 5/10 | $359,000 |
| Harper Woods | 5/10 | $361,000 |
| Roseville | 5/10 | $369,600 |
| Westland | 5/10 | $378,000 |
| Dearborn Heights | 5/10 | $386,400 |
| Warren | 5/10 | $388,400 |
| Ypsilanti | 5/10 | $420,000 |
| New Center | 5/10 | $462,000 |
| Jefferson Chalmers | 5/10 | $357,000 |
| Mexicantown | 4/10 | $315,000 |
| Eastpointe | 4/10 | $338,000 |
| Hazel Park | 4/10 | $363,000 |
| Gratiot Woods | 4/10 | $294,000 |
| North End | 4/10 | $336,000 |
Check crime data
We don’t grade neighborhoods on crime. Look up the streets you’re considering in Detroit with the agency that patrols them:
- Detroit (DPD) (open data portal: search "crime")
- FBI Crime Data Explorer (agency-level reports)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Detroit neighborhood has the best schools?
Which Detroit neighborhood has the best schools under $300,000?
Several Detroit neighborhoods offer strong schools at accessible price points.
Is a 7/10 school rating good in Detroit?
Yes — a 7/10 school rating in Detroit is above average for the metro and well above the national average. The difference between a 7 and a 9 is real, but a 7 is not a bad school by any reasonable measure. Many buyers find 7-rated neighborhoods represent the best value in the market.
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