Schools Serving Boston-Edison
The involved parent living in Boston-Edison has many choices of schools for their children. The Skillman Foundation, a private organization whose aim is to develop good schools in Detroit, has identified good schools, both public and private, all over Detroit. These schools have participated voluntarily in the Skillman program. You can access their findings in map form.
Many of these schools are within easy reach of the Boston-Edison neighborhood. All the schools mentioned below are ones Skillman has ranked as good schools.
Detroit Public Schools
The two public elementary schools that serve 90% of Boston-Edison homes are Durfee Elementary (covering the area west of Martin Luther King Blvd) and Thirkell Elementary (covering most of the area east of Martin Luther King Blvd). Both schools are identified by Skillman as good schools, with Thirkell receiving the top grade.
Schools of Choice
The Detroit Public Schools has instituted a "Schools of Choice" program, where parents can enroll their children in schools with specific themes and goals. School themes range include, college prep, science & technology, fine & performing arts, language immersion, African studies, JROTC, building trades, and business. Both K-8 and high schools are included in the program; a list of Schools of Choice can be found in this pdf file. All schools of choice are open enrollment. Most of these Schools of choice have been recognized by the Skillman Foundation, and many are conveniently close to Boston-Edison, including:
- Detroit High School for the Fine and Performing Arts
- Cass Technical High School
- Golightly Educational Center (K-8, focusing on integrated arts and technology)
- Burton International School (multi-cultural K-8)
- Malcolm X Academy (African studies K-8)
Charter Schools
Detroit is also home to some excellent charter schools, many of which have also been recognized by Skillman. Charter schools are open enrollment. Those that are conveniently close to Boston-Edison include:
- Plymouth Educational Center (K-8)
- Detroit Edison Public School Academy (middle school)
- George Crockett Academy (K-8)
Private Schools
Detroit is also home to some excellent private schools. Some of thoe close to Boston-Edison and recognized by Skillman include:
- St Cecilia Grade School (Catholic)
- University of Detroit Jesuit High School & Academy (Catholic)
- Gesu Elementary School (Catholic)
Deciding on a School
The schools above are not an exhastive list of the good schools in Detroit recognized by Skillman. And, since participation in the Skillman program is voluntary, there are other great schools in the city not recognized by Skillman.