Detroit Prep
Grades: K-8
Students: 457
Type: Charter
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 15:1
Certified Teachers: 82%
8411 Sylvester Street
Detroit, MI 48214
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 343-1495
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
7/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness8/10
Community Reviews
We have been at Detroit Prep for three years. I cannot explain the immense change in my son since we stayed here. You will notice the difference in Detroit Prep as soon as you walk into the building. The warmth, the art, the students are kind and respectful.CREW
Posted by a parent on 3/23/2026I really like Detroit Prep, as a student there. It teaches you almost everything you need to know later on! Of course, there are some things I don't like, but the teachers are nice, they meet with our parents 3 times a year! But, all said, it is great, but always could be better.
Posted by a student on 4/24/2025I am a former student at detoit prep, and my experience was bad most of the time. My time at detoit prep was not very good because we have expedition instead of geography, history, world history etc. The reason why expedition is worse than having one of these is because the students will not be able
Posted by a community member on 12/27/2023The overall experience was just ok. The goal behind this school missed the mark. Im all for learning character traits such as leadership, integrity, showing kindness but it was too much fluff. You can only communicate with teachers through a app or in person, you can't access schoolwork which shows
Posted by a parent on 3/23/2020We've loved our experience at Detroit Prep. Our child has thrived and grown in the EL Education curriculum, and under the caring, thoughtful instruction of DP educators. We look forward to several years in this school
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Detroit schools - Detroit Prep is located at 8411 Sylvester Street, Detroit MI 48214. Detroit Prep is in the Detroit Achievement Academy. Detroit Prep is a Charter school that serves grade levels K-8.
