For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,099 students in River Rouge, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in River Rouge, MI are River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn, Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy and River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
River Rouge, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in River Rouge have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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 River Rouge, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
163 Burke St
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9663
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy
(Math: 9% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Gr: K-12 | 838 students Student-teacher ratio: 838:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Cb Sabbath 68 Preparatory Academy
(Math: 2% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
River Rouge, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
340 Frazier Street
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9654
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
1460 West Coolidge Hwy
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: 9-10
550 Eaton
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
River Rouge, MI 48218
(313) 297-9600
Gr: K
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in River Rouge, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in River Rouge, MI include River Rouge Stem Academy At Dunn, Ann Visger K5 Preparatory Academy and River Rouge Alternative Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in River Rouge?
4 public elementary schools are located in River Rouge.
What is the racial composition of students in River Rouge?
River Rouge public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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