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Specialty K-8 Schools
Detroit Public Schools Community District offers unique specialty programs.
Specialty Schools
12 p.m. February 11-11:59 p.m. May 16, 2026
Decisions: On a rolling basis starting April 10
- Academy of the Americas - K-12, Spanish Language Immersion
- Clippert Multicultural Honors Academy
- Detroit International Academy for Young Women - K-12, Single-Gender Education
- Garvey Academy - K-8 African-Centered Education
- Golightly Education Center - K-8, Gifted Program
- Paul Robeson/Malcolm X Academy - K-8, African-Centered Education
Welcome Wednesdays
Learn about the many options available to your child for the 2026-27 school year. You'll learn about school choices and get clear guidance on enrollment.
East/Central Detroit
Wednesday, March 4, 5 p.m.
Featuring: Chrysler Elementary, Edmonson Montessori, Marcus Garvey Academy and Marquette Elementary-Middle School
RSVP here
West Side Detroit
Wednesday, March 11
Featuring: Bagley Elementary, Bates Academy, Edison Elementary and FLICS (Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School)
RSVP here
Southwest Detroit
Wednesday, March 25
Featuring: Academy of the Americas, Clippert Multicultural Honors Academy, Earhart Elementary-Middle School and Mark Twain Elementary-Middle School
RSVP here