For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public elementary schools serving 5,668 students in Redford, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Redford, MI are Fostering Leadership Academy, Redford Union Virtual Learning and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Redford, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Redford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Redford, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fostering Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16511 Delaware Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 531-9971
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 531-9971
Grades: K-8
| 57 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Redford Union Virtual Learning
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
18255 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3700
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26555 Westfield
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-2330
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Fisher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Crosley
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-2455
Grades: PK-5
| 333 students
Rank: #55.
Jane Addams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14025 Berwyn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-8064
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Vandenberg Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24901 Cathedral
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 532-0300
Grades: PK-5
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Westfield Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27201 W Chicago
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 625-3030
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 625-3030
Grades: K-6
| 698 students
Rank: #88.
John D Pierce Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
25605 Orangelawn
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-8880
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 937-8880
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #99.
Beech Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19990 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6100
Grades: PK-6
| 427 students
Rank: #1010.
David Ellis Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Beech Daly Rd
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 450-0300
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 450-0300
Grades: PK-12
| 719 students
Rank: #1111.
Keeler School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Grades: K-12
| 100 students
Rank: #1212.
Discovery Creative Pathways Redford
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17175 Olympia
Redford, MI 48240
(616) 916-7490
Redford, MI 48240
(616) 916-7490
Grades: K-8
| 223 students
Rank: #1313.
Soar Academic Institute
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: 6-12
| 169 students
Rank: #1414.
Washingtonparks Academy
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11685 Appleton
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-6061
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-6061
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #1515.
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7635 Chatham
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 274-8560
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 274-8560
Grades: 2-8
| 102 students
Rank: #1616.
Redford Service Learning Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
25490 Grand River Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 541-7619
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 541-7619
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: n/an/a
26440 Puritan
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3801
Grades: PK-6
| 390 students
Redford, Michigan 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
B Beck Education Center (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3501
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
15995 Delaware Ave
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3600
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 242-3600
Grades: 2-5
| 410 students
25940 Grand River Ave
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 387-9238
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 387-9238
Grades: PK-7
| 370 students
Elementary Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3701
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3701
Grades: K-8
| 99 students
23750 Elmira
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
23750 Elmira St
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 537-9311
Grades: 6-12
| 284 students
Redford Union Alternative Education Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
17711 Kinloch
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4258
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-4258
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
17715 Brady Street
Redford, MI 48240
(888) 473-2408
Redford, MI 48240
(888) 473-2408
Grades: K-12
| 536 students
15100 Aubrey
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-3351
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 592-3351
Grades: 1-3
| 86 students
Shear Early Childhood Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
26141 Schoolcraft
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Redford, MI 48239
(313) 535-4000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
26000 Fargo
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-3900
Grades: 2-5
| 365 students
Unified Middle Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(248) 703-5919
Redford, MI 48240
(248) 703-5919
Grades: 6-8
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Redford, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Redford, MI include Fostering Leadership Academy, Redford Union Virtual Learning and Thomas Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Redford?
17 public elementary schools are located in Redford.
What is the racial composition of students in Redford?
Redford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Redford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Redford include: Soar Academic Institute vs. Redford Service Learning Academy Campus, Redford Service Learning Academy Campus vs. Soar Academic Institute, Jane Addams Elementary School vs. Fisher Elementary School
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