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Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Special Designations

Community School - These schools offer an array of services to parents and children. Examples include homework assistance, child care, technology skills, parental and prenatal training, language and literacy development and more.

Excellent Schools Detroit Top School - One of our schools that made nonprofit Excellent Schools Detroit’s list of recommended schools in the city, based on test scores, site visits and student and teacher evaluations.

Innovation School - Schools with expanded innovative programs, such as STEAM, public Montessori, dual language immersion, expanded Academy of Blended Learning, additional accelerated academic programs and smaller high school communities.

Montessori School - Montessori programming, according to the American Montessori Society, is a child-centered approach to learning that allows kids to follow their interests and learn through a combination of movement, collaboration and concentration.

Admissions

Admissions

Detroit Public Schools Community District application schools and programs offer students unique learning experiences: Gifted and Talented, Foreign Language, Aviation, Science and Medicine, Fine and Performing Arts, African-Centered Education, Single-Gender Education and more. Application Schools students excel in critical and creative thinking and thrive while exploring their passions.

Admissions for 2025

Round 2 applications for Exam Schools, Montessori and Marygrove will open on April 21, 2025 at noon, and will be based on seat availability. We encourage families to check back for updates prior to the Round 2 application window opening for the most current information.

Students applying to exam schools ( Bates, FLICS, Chrysler) in Round 2 must take the entrance exam by June 5, 2025. Exam slots are first-come, first-served and can only be booked after the application has been submitted.

K-8

Bates Academy, Chrysler Elementary, FLICS, Edison Montessori, Edmonson Montessori, Palmer Park Montessori, The School at Marygrove, Golightly Education Center, Clippert Academy (6-8), Detroit International Academy for Young Women

High School

Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine, Communication and Media Arts High School, Detroit School of Arts, Davis Aerospace and Detroit International Academy for Young Women

Exam, Montessori and Marygrove

Applications for Bates, FLICS, Chrysler, Edison, Edmonson, Palmer Park and The School at Marygrove

Thank you for your interest in our PreK Montessori programs. Due to high demand in Round 1, the application for Fall 2025 admission is closed. We are no longer accepting new applications. For more information on additional PreK opportunities within the district, please complete the interest survey, or call 313.347.8923 to schedule an enrollment appointment for schools with available slots. 2025-26 PreK Interest Survey

Kindergarten and Grade 1 Application
For students entering grades K and 1 in Fall 2025. To be eligible for Kindergarten, students must turn 5 by December 1, 2025.

Grades 2-8 Application

For students entering grades 2-8 in Fall 2025.

Other K-8 Application Schools

Academy of the Americas

Academia de las Americas

Clippert Academy - 6-8

Detroit International Academy - K-8

Golightly Education Center

Paul Robeson Malcolm X Academy

Application High Schools

Academy of the Americas
Communication and Media Arts High School

Crockett Midtown High School of Science and Medicine
Davis Aerospace Technical High School
Detroit International Academy for Young Women - 9-12

Detroit School of Arts

Frederick Douglass Academy for Young Men

Explore Your Options!

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5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Detroit School of Arts Open House
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Detroit School of Arts Open House
May 7, 2025

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Garvey Academy School Led In-Person Tours
May 16, 2025

Round 2 Application Deadline #1
May 21, 2025

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Detroit School of Arts Open House

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