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Best Hamtramck Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public elementary schools serving 6,554 students in Hamtramck, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamtramck, MI are Hamtramck Academy, Caniff Liberty Academy and Hanley International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamtramck, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamtramck have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Hamtramck, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamtramck Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11420 Conant St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 368-7312
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Caniff Liberty Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2650 Caniff St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(248) 327-7673
Gr: PK-9 | 590 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Hanley International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Denton St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 875-8888
Gr: PK-8 | 667 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Bridge Academy East
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9600 Buffalo St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Dickinson East Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3385 Norwalk St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7406
Gr: K-6 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Bridge Academy West
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3120 Carpenter Ave
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6200
Gr: K-8 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Tau Beta School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7409
Gr: K-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #88.
Davison Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2800 E Davison St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 252-3118
Gr: PK-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Dickinson West Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2333 Burger St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7407
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13477 Eureka St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 366-9470
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Holbrook School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2361 Alice St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7408
Gr: K-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Frontier International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
13200 Conant St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6300
Gr: K-12 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Bridge Impact
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3105 Carpenter St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 462-6100
Gr: K-12 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Detroit International Academy For Young Women
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5161 Charles St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 873-3050
Gr: PK-12 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Elementary School
11680 Mcdougall St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 591-7410
Gr: PK-2 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamtramck, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hamtramck, MI include Hamtramck Academy, Caniff Liberty Academy and Hanley International Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamtramck?
15 public elementary schools are located in Hamtramck.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamtramck?
Hamtramck public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).

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