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Bates Academy

Detroit, Michigan · Grades PreK to 8 · Detroit Public Schools Community District

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About Bates Academy

Bates Academy is a public school in Detroit, Michigan, serving pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 773 in the 2024-25 school year. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Detroit. With about 42.1 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 18.4 students per teacher. Detroit Public Schools Community District runs 101 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County. There are 114 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	19701 Wyoming St, Detroit, MI 48221
Phone	(313) 494-7000
School district	Detroit Public Schools Community District
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	773
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	42.1
Students per teacher	18.4
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260110307481). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Bates Academy serve?

Bates Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Bates Academy?

Bates Academy reported 773 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bates Academy?

About 18.4 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 773 students and 42.1 teachers in federal data.

Is Bates Academy a public or charter school?

Bates Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Bates Academy in?

Bates Academy is part of Detroit Public Schools Community District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/detroit-public-schools-community-district/

Where is Bates Academy located?

Bates Academy is at 19701 Wyoming St, Detroit, MI 48221. The phone number is (313) 494-7000.

How many other schools are near Bates Academy?

There are 114 other schools within 5 miles of Bates Academy in our directory.