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Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

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

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About Palmer Park Preparatory Academy

Located in Detroit, Michigan, Palmer Park Preparatory Academy is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Enrollment was 405 in the 2024-25 school year. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Detroit. With about 25 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16.2 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Wayne County. Detroit Public Schools Community District runs 101 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. There are 125 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address3901 Margareta St, Detroit, MI 48221
Phone(313) 494-7300
School districtDetroit Public Schools Community District
GradesPreK to 8
Students (2024-25)405
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)25
Students per teacher16.2
Charter schoolNo
School typeRegular
LevelElementary
Locale (NCES)City, large, Wayne County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 260110301293). 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 Palmer Park Preparatory Academy serve?

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Palmer Park Preparatory Academy?

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy reported 405 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Palmer Park Preparatory Academy?

About 16.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 405 students and 25 teachers in federal data.

Is Palmer Park Preparatory Academy a public or charter school?

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Palmer Park Preparatory Academy in?

Palmer Park Preparatory 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 Palmer Park Preparatory Academy located?

Palmer Park Preparatory Academy is at 3901 Margareta St, Detroit, MI 48221. The phone number is (313) 494-7300.

How many other schools are near Palmer Park Preparatory Academy?

There are 125 other schools within 5 miles of Palmer Park Preparatory Academy in our directory.

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