Public schools in Hamtramck, MI
15 open public schools with an address in Hamtramck, operated by 7 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
15
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,356
15 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
7
0 virtual
An overview of Hamtramck public schools
The federal directory lists 15 public schools in Hamtramck, MI: 10 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 15 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,356 students, an average of 424 per school. The largest campus is Hamtramck High School (926 students), and the largest elementary school is Hanley International Academy (667).
Hamtramck School District of the City of operates the most schools here (8), plus 6 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 7 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 90% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Hamtramck
Hamtramck School District of the City of
Public school district
8 schools in Hamtramck
Bridge Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Hamtramck · 3 total
Caniff Liberty Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hamtramck
Commonwealth Community Development Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hamtramck
Hamtramck Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hamtramck
Hanley International Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hamtramck
Oakland International Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Hamtramck · 3 total
Elementary schools in Hamtramck
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge Academy East Bridge Academy · Charter | PK–05 | 581 | 16.2:1 | |
| Bridge Academy West Bridge Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 331 | 22.1:1 | |
| Commonwealth Community Development Academy Commonwealth Community Development Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 150 | 15.6:1 | |
| Dickinson East Elementary School Hamtramck School District of the City of | KG–06 | 529 | 12.9:1 | |
| Dickinson West Elementary School Hamtramck School District of the City of | KG–06 | 422 | 15.1:1 | |
| Early Childhood Elementary School Hamtramck School District of the City of | PK–02 | 146 | 10.1:1 | |
| Hamtramck Academy Hamtramck Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 549 | 15.9:1 | |
| Hanley International Academy Hanley International Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 667 | 15.8:1 | |
| Holbrook School Hamtramck School District of the City of | KG–08 | 186 | 10.9:1 | |
| Tau Beta School Hamtramck School District of the City of | KG–08 | 261 | 17.5:1 |
Middle schools in Hamtramck
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kosciuszko School Hamtramck School District of the City of | 07–08 | 279 | 14.3:1 |
High schools in Hamtramck
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamtramck High School Hamtramck School District of the City of | 09–12 | 926 | 18.2:1 | |
| Horizon High School Hamtramck School District of the City of · Alternative School | 09–12 | 125 | 11.7:1 | |
| Oakland International Academy 912 Oakland International Academy · Charter | 09–12 | 614 | 39.2:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Hamtramck
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caniff Liberty Academy Caniff Liberty Academy · Charter | PK–09 | 590 | 30.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White50.9%
- Hispanic0.3%
- Black11.8%
- Asian35.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Hamtramck schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,356 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Hamtramck
How many public schools are in Hamtramck, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 15 open public schools with a location address in Hamtramck: 10 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,356 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Hamtramck?
Schools with an address in Hamtramck belong to 7 education agencies, led by Hamtramck School District of the City of (8 schools), Bridge Academy (2 schools), Caniff Liberty Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Hamtramck?
Hamtramck High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Hamtramck, with 926 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Hamtramck?
Yes. 7 of the 15 public schools in Hamtramck are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bridge Academy East, Bridge Academy West, Caniff Liberty Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Hamtramck schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Hamtramck public schools is 15.8:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Hamtramck guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities