University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Detroit, Michigan 48202 · University Preparatory Academy (PSAD)
#1475 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#48778 of 50,301 nationally
About University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is a charter elementary located in Detroit, in the University Preparatory Academy (PSAD) school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 438 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 12.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1475th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 438.
There are 165 schools in Detroit; University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary ranks 85th of 151 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)6%
- Reading proficiency (30%)25%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)19.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 19.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 25%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 6%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
University Preparatory Academy PSAD High School
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 9–12
559 students · 215 m away
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
467 students · 504 m away
University Preparatory Art Design MiddleHigh
Detroit · Charter high · Grades 6–12
855 students · 693 m away
University Preparatory Science and Math PSAD Middle School
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
513 students · 1.2 km away
Golightly Education Center
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
412 students · 1.5 km away
Edmonson Montessori
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students · 1.5 km away
Detroit Lions Academy
Detroit · Public high · Grades 6–12
400 students · 1.5 km away
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Middle
Detroit · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
384 students · 1.6 km away
George Crockett Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students · 1.7 km away
Thirkell ElementaryMiddle School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
455 students · 1.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary a good school?
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 12.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1475 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary rank in Michigan?
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary ranks #1475 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #48778 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary?
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary had 438 students in 2025.
Is University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of University Preparatory Academy PSAD Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.