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Detroit Prep

Detroit, Michigan · Grades K to 8 · Detroit Achievement Academy

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About Detroit Prep

Located in Detroit, Michigan, Detroit Prep is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 8. It reported 418 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Detroit. With about 23.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 17.7 students per teacher. Detroit Achievement Academy runs 2 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County. There are 93 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	8411 Sylvester St, Detroit, MI 48214
Phone	(313) 343-1495
School district	Detroit Achievement Academy
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	418
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	23.6
Students per teacher	17.7
Charter school	Yes
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 260104808796). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Detroit Prep serve?

Detroit Prep serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Detroit Prep?

Detroit Prep reported 418 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Detroit Prep?

About 17.7 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 418 students and 23.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Detroit Prep a public or charter school?

Detroit Prep is a public charter school.

What school district is Detroit Prep in?

Detroit Prep is part of Detroit Achievement Academy. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mi/detroit-achievement-academy/

Where is Detroit Prep located?

Detroit Prep is at 8411 Sylvester St, Detroit, MI 48214. The phone number is (313) 343-1495.

How many other schools are near Detroit Prep?

There are 93 other schools within 5 miles of Detroit Prep in our directory.