Academy of the Americas at Logan 

• Principal: Nicholas Brown 
• Grades served: K-3 
• Location: 3811 Cicotte (Southwest) 
• Application: Application opens spring 2021. Qualified students will be required to take an exam. Click here to sign up for application alerts. 
• Contact information: 313-335-1310, detroitk12.org/academyoftheamericas 

The Academy of Americas at Logan is a highly-sought K-3 application school that offers a unique 90/10 Dual Language Spanish Immersion model and a Bilingual Academic Program in Spanish and English within a traditional rigorous curriculum. English Language Arts is formally introduced in the 3rd grade, Science and Social studies instruction is in Spanish in early elementary grades and transitions to English in later grades and Literacy and Math instruction is provided in Spanish for grades K-3. AOA at Logan also offers additional programming such as robotics, fine and performing arts program, gardening and recycling clubs, athletics and Playworks. 

Academy of the Americas 

• Principal: Nicholas Brown 
• Grades served: 4-12 
• Location: 5680 Konkel St. (Southwest) 
• Application: Application opens spring 2021. Qualified students will be required to take an exam. Click here to sign up for application alerts. 
• Contact information: 313-596-7640, detroitk12.org/academyoftheamericas, detroitk12.org/academyoftheamericashs 

The Academy of Americas (AOA) is a highly-sought application elementary-middle and high school (4-12) that offers a unique Dual Language Immersion, Bilingual Academic Program in Spanish and English within the traditional rigorous curriculum. English Language Arts, Science and Social Studies are in provided in English and Literacy and Math instruction is provided in Spanish for grades 4-8.  

The high school offers a new bilingual education career pathway designed to develop 9-12 grade students with aspirations of becoming bilingual educators. Students have opportunities to begin work in developing as future classroom leaders through a comprehensive plan including student-teaching hours, leadership development courses and educational pedagogy. AOA program offerings include: the Bilingual Education Career Academy, college dual enrollment, fine and performing arts program, gardening and recycling clubs, athletics student government opportunities and robotics. 

Bagley Elementary School of Journalism and Technology 

• Principal: Victor Frosh, Jr. 
• Grades served: PreK-6 
• Location: 8100 Curtis St. (Northwest) 
• Application: N/A. Open enrollment 
• Contact information: 313-494-7175, detroitk12.org/bagley 

John J. Bagley Elementary School of Journalism & Technology, a neighborhood school, provides scholars with Journalism and Technology themed programming, a rigorous new English Language Arts and Mathematics curriculum and dedicated staff who encourage high expectations and academic excellence for all.  Servicing grades PreK-6, Bagley students are provided with one-to-one technology, and Art, Journalism, Music, and Physical Education Electives.  Additional educational experiences include Scholars After-School Enrichment Program (3rd-6th), academic games, mentoring programs and broadcast, media and publishing programs. 

Bates Academy 

• Principal: David Bailey 
• Grades Served: PreK - 8 
• Location: 19701 Wyoming Ave. (Northwest)  
• Application: Application opens spring 2021. Qualified students will be required to take an exam. Click here to sign up for application alerts. 
• Contact information: (313) 494-7000, detroitk12.org/bates  

Bates Academy is a flagship application PreK-8 school that provides rigorous instruction and enriching learning opportunities to high-performing, gifted and talented students of DPSCD. Programming includes AP classes, Foreign Language, National Junior Honor Society, Student Council, academic games, DAPCEP opportunities and athletics. 

Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Science 

• Principal: Laura Jawor
• Grades Served: K-6 
• Location: 19299 Berg Rd. (Northwest) 
• Application: Application opens spring 2021. Qualified students will be required to take an exam. Click here to sign up for application alerts. 
• Contact information: 313-538-3024, detroitk12.org/wright 

As one of the District’s highest performing schools, Charles Wright Academy of Arts and Sciences believes students who thrive in a technological environment will also thrive academically. Charles Wright is a new K-6 application school, and will add grades 7 and 8 over the next 2 years. Technology is featured in every classroom, acquainting students Mac notebooks, digital document readers, Neo 2 devices and a full media production center. Programming includes after-school tutoring, Student Council, chess, Garden Program and PTA opportunities. 

 Chrysler Elementary School 

• Principal: Wendy Shirley 
• Grades served: K-5 
• Location: 1445 E. Lafayette (Midtown/Downtown) 
• Application: Application opens spring 2021. Qualified students will be required to take an exam. Click here to sign up for application alerts. 
• Contact information: 313-494-8440, detroitk12.org/chrysler 

Chrysler Elementary, also referred as the “School of Journalism” is an award-winning K-5 application school with a history of exemplary academic achievement. Our small environment provides a private school setting with strong parental involvement. All students experience a rigorous, challenging learning environment, rich in technology, that challenges the minds of high achievers to set realistic goals, yield academic and social success, and prepare them for college and the workforce. At Chrysler, students are offered a variety of extracurricular activities, this includes National Honor Society, Student Council (3rd-5th), chess, literary club and athletics. 

Cooke S.T.E.M. Academy 

• Principal: Deanna Hunt 
• Grades served: PreK-6 
• Location: 18800 Puritan (Northwest) 
• Application: N/A. Open enrollment 
• Contact information: 313-494-7458, detroitk12.org/cooke 

Cooke S.T.E.M. Academy (CSA) is PreK-6 neighborhood school that prepares scholars to meet the demand for integrated Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education, next level learning and workforce readiness. The interdisciplinary curriculum focuses on real world applications, which develops scholars into computational thinkers who are the knowledge constructors and designers of tomorrow. Cooke scholars are exposed to design thinking, mathematical concepts and cross-cutting themes, and offered a variety of special and extra-curricular programming including: social emotional learning, honors program, academic games, accelerated Reading and Math, art, weekend tutoring, dentistry program (4th grade), health, robotics club, urban gardening, summer enrichment program and parent involvement opportunities. 

Edmonson Elementary School 

• Principal: Pashawn Johnson 
• Grades Served: PreK-4 
• Location: 1300 W. Canfield (Midtown/Downtown) 
• Application: Application opens spring 2021 are are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Any family wishing to enroll a student in Grades 2-4 Montessori will need to demonstrate previous Montessori experience-i.e. transcripts, reference letters, and/or report cards. Click here to sign up for application alerts.  
• Contact information: 313-332-4646, detroitk12.org/montessori 

Edmondson Elementary is a free PreK-4 wall to wall Montessori school public school providing a child-centered, self-directed and hands-on learning environment. The curriculum supports student development through key areas of learning- practical life, sensorial, language, mathematics and culture- and integrates visual art. Additional programming includes Physical Education, Music Education, Lego Robotics and chess. 

Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School (FLICS) 

• Principal: Zetia Hogan 
• Grades served: PreK-8 
• Location: 6501 West Outer Dr. (Northwest) 
• Application: Application opens spring 2021. Qualified students will be required to take an exam. Click here to sign up for application alerts. 
• Contact information: 313-651-2400, detroitk12.org/flics 

The Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School (FLICS), a PreK-8 program, is one of the only public immersion programs in the state, offering partial-immersion programs in French, Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese; this makes the FLICS language program one of the only K-12 language continua in four languages in the country. Additionally, FLICS provides a rigorous, college preparatory education that promotes cultural diversity and proficiency in the use of technology, mathematical reasoning, reading writing, the English language and a second language. Other programming includes robotics, athletics and positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS). 

Golightly Education Center 

• Principal: Orlando Bogins 
• Grades Served: PreK-8 
• Location: 5536 St Antoine St. (Midtown/Downtown) 
• Application:  Application opens spring 2021. Requires grade point average minimum. Click here to sign up for application alerts. Families residing within the school boundary do not need to apply.
• Contact information: 313-870-1101, detroitk12.org/golightlyeducationcenter  

Golightly Education Center is a PreK-8 application school that provides a quality education with a private school presence. At Golightly, students are afforded smaller classes, a rigorous college-preparatory education, an intensive art curriculum and dedicated and committed staff. Extra-curricular activities include coding, after-school tutoring, mentoring, athletics and parent involvement opportunities. 

John R. King Academic and Performing Arts Academy 

• Principal: Jennifer Spencer 
• Grades Served: PreK-8 
• Location: 15850 Strathmoor (Northwest) 
• Application: For grades 6 through 8 ONLY; Application opens spring 2021. Qualified students will be required to audition. Click here to sign up for application alerts. Students grades K-5 can attend without having to submit an application. 
• Contact information: 313-866-9600, detroitk12.org/jrking detroitk12.org/jrking 

John R. King is a PreK- 8 neighborhood and application school where students feel valued and encouraged to grow, and learn academically and artistically. This year, J.R. King joined the new middle school Arts Conservatory, providing a direct pipeline to the District’s premier arts high school- Detroit School of Arts. Program offerings include one-to-one technology, after-school care and tutoring, vocal music and glee club, band, dance and visual art. 

Marcus Garvey Academy 

• Principal: Elijah Rozier 
• Grades served: PreK-8 
• Location: 2301 Van Dyke (East) 
• Application: Application opens spring 2021. Qualified students will be required to take an exam. Click here to sign up for application alerts. Families residing within the school boundary do not need to apply.
• Contact information: 313 866-7400, detroitk12.org/garvey 

Marcus Garvey Academy, a PreK- 8 application school, subscribes to an African-Centered approach to teaching, learning and social development. Marcus Garvey Academy’s (MGA) indicators of student success include continuous improvement, commitment to community empowerment and a love of lifelong learning. Students are afforded a rigorous curriculum that includes the core classes and infuses the Nugza Saba (Principles of Kwanzaa) and Calm Classroom. Additional program offerings include African dance/drumming, STEM, Detroit Area Pre-College Engineering program, positive behavioral interventions and supports and leadership/mentorship opportunities. 

Maybury Elementary School 

• Principal: Kathleen Keenmon 
• Grades served: PreK-5 
• Location: 4410 Porter (Southwest) 
• Application: N/A. Open enrollment
• Contact information: 313-849-2014, detroitk12.org/maybury 

Maybury Elementary School is a PreK-5 neighborhood school that offers a rigorous elementary curriculum, and caring, highly qualified Bilingual Spanish teaching staff.  Instructional staff use data-driven approach with a focus on the whole child to ensure each student succeeds. At Maybury, every child is prepared for success in a high-performing middle school and high school. In addition, Maybury offers a Spanish literacy program for native speakers in grades K-2. Other programs include: violin, destination imagination and after-school tutoring. 

Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy 

• Principal: Adriana Rendon 
• Grades served: PreK-8 
• Location: 6021 McMillan St. (Southwest) 
• Application: N/A. Open Enrollment
• Contact information: 313-849-3701, detroitk12.org/neinas 

Neinas Dual Language Learning Academy, a PreK-8 neighborhood-centered and quality school, offers one-to-one technology-based rigorous elementary curriculum with project-based learning in science and other subjects. Neinas also offers strong neighborhood partnerships and a solid pathway to middle and high school, including a dual language immersion program. Additional programming includes: Spanish and French courses, Honors Society (BETA Club) and athletics. 

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy  

• Principal: Christa Reeves 
• Grades served: PreK-8 
• Location: 3901 Margareta (Central) 
• Application: For grades PreK-6 ONLY. Application opens spring 2021 are are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Any family wishing to enroll a student in Grades 2-6 Montessori will need to demonstrate previous Montessori experience-i.e. transcripts, reference letters, and/or report cards. Click here to sign up for application alerts.  
• Contact information: 313-494-7300, detroitk12.org/palmerpark 

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy (P3A) is a PreK-8 neighborhood school and Montessori site that offers a college preparatory curriculum, hands-on learning and digital learning. Our Pre-K - 2 Montessori classrooms include before and after school programs, and next school year, P3A will be 100% Montessori. Program offerings include academic games, athletics, robotics, classical guitar, Michigan Environmental Science and PTA opportunities. 

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy 

• Principal: Dr. Jeffrey Robinson 
• Grades served: PreK-8 
• Location: 2585 Grove (Central) 
• Application: Application opens spring 2021. Click here to sign up for application alerts. Families residing within the school boundary do not need to apply. 
• Contact information: (313) 494-8100, detroitk12.org/robesonmalcolmx 

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy (PRMXA) is the first public application school program in the United States to provide an African-Centered curriculum. Offering grades PreK-8, PRMXA provides culturally responsive instruction that prepares students, both academically and socially, to become productive citizens of the 21st Century. More than 80 percent of the school’s graduates matriculate to the district’s top examination high schools, and they house the District basketball championship. Program offerings include computer technology, athletics, dance, business and community support, and PTA opportunities.