PRIEST ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL

Priest ElementaryMiddle School is a Title I public school that is part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District school district, located in DETROIT, MI with about 741 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 9th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Priest ElementaryMiddle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Priest Elementary-Middle School is a public school located in the Springwells neighborhood of Southwest Detroit, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD), the school operates with a commitment to providing a foundational education in a diverse, urban community. The school's curriculum is designed to support academic growth across primary and middle school years, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school while addressing the specific educational needs of a multi-generational neighborhood.

The school is situated in an area characterized by its strong community ties and significant cultural heritage. Like many schools within the Detroit district, Priest Elementary-Middle works to provide a structured learning environment that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, the school functions as a community hub, often engaging with local families and neighborhood stakeholders to provide stability and support for students as they navigate their formative educational years.

For more information, contact Priest ElementaryMiddle School at (313) 849-3705 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.