Public schools in Redford, MI
22 open public schools with an address in Redford, operated by 8 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
22
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
8,357
22 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 Redford public schools
The federal directory lists 22 public schools in Redford, MI: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. The 22 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 8,357 students, an average of 380 per school. The largest campus is Westfield Preparatory High School (834 students), and the largest elementary school is Westfield Charter Academy (730).
Redford Union Schools District No. 1 operates the most schools here (8), and 2 regular districts have at least one Redford campus, 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 7 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 7 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 77% 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 Redford
Redford Union Schools District No. 1
Public school district
8 schools in Redford
South Redford School District
Public school district
7 schools in Redford
Westfield Charter Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Redford
David Ellis Academy West
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redford
Detroit Service Learning Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redford · 3 total
Discovery Creative Pathways
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redford · 2 total
Fostering Leadership Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redford
Washington-Parks Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Redford
Elementary schools in Redford
12| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beech Elementary Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | PK–06 | 457 | 13.6:1 | |
| Discovery Creative Pathways Redford Discovery Creative Pathways · Charter | KG–08 | 208 | 13.9:1 | |
| Fisher Elementary School South Redford School District | PK–05 | 341 | 15.4:1 | |
| Fostering Leadership Academy Fostering Leadership Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 76 | 10.9:1 | |
| Hilbert Elementary School Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | PK–06 | 397 | 13.2:1 | |
| Jane Addams Elementary School South Redford School District | PK–05 | 297 | 16.3:1 | |
| Redford Service Learning Academy Campus Detroit Service Learning Academy · Charter | PK–08 | 445 | 15.3:1 | |
| Redford Union Student Services Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Special Education School | PK–KG | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School South Redford School District | PK–05 | 248 | 12.3:1 | |
| Vandenberg Elementary School South Redford School District | PK–05 | 280 | 12.9:1 | |
| WashingtonParks Academy Washington-Parks Academy · Charter | KG–08 | 591 | 42.2:1 | |
| Westfield Charter Academy Westfield Charter Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 730 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Redford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John D Pierce Middle School South Redford School District | 06–08 | 577 | 15.8:1 | |
| Redford Union Jr High Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | 07–09 | 409 | 16.5:1 |
High schools in Redford
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee M Thurston High School South Redford School District | 09–12 | 806 | 18.4:1 | |
| Redford Union High School Redford Union Schools District No. 1 | 09–12 | 510 | 17.7:1 | |
| Redford Union Virtual Learning Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Alternative School | 06–12 | 67 | — | |
| SOAR Academic Institute South Redford School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 204 | 30.5:1 | |
| Veritas Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 56 | 23.3:1 | |
| Westfield Preparatory High School Westfield Charter Academy · Charter | 07–12 | 834 | 17:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Redford
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Ellis Academy West David Ellis Academy West · Charter | PK–12 | 725 | 16.7:1 | |
| Keeler School Redford Union Schools District No. 1 · Special Education School | KG–12 | 99 | 6.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7.6%
- Hispanic3.5%
- Black82.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 21 Redford schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (8,357 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Redford
How many public schools are in Redford, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 22 open public schools with a location address in Redford: 12 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 8,357 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Redford?
Schools with an address in Redford belong to 8 education agencies, led by Redford Union Schools District No. 1 (8 schools), South Redford School District (7 schools), Westfield Charter Academy (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Redford?
Westfield Preparatory High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Redford, with 834 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Redford?
Yes. 7 of the 22 public schools in Redford are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including David Ellis Academy West, Discovery Creative Pathways Redford, Fostering Leadership Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Redford schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Redford 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 Redford 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