These Wayne County School Districts Are Leading in Diversity

Attending a diverse school district in Wayne County can shape a child’s worldview, fostering cultural awareness, inclusivity and essential social skills. A diverse learning environment helps students develop a broader perspective, preparing them for success in an interconnected world.

Niche, a trusted platform for ranking schools and communities, has released its 2025 rankings of the most diverse school districts in Wayne County. This annual report highlights the top schools excelling in ethnic and economic diversity, spanning middle schools and high schools across the county.

These statistics were calculated based on ethnic and economic diversity statistics by city from the U.S. Census. You can find the full methodology here. See which Wayne County schools made the list!

Most diverse school districts in Wayne County

1. Van Buren Public Schools, Belleville (B)
2. Wayne-Westland Community School District, Westland (C+)
3. Clarenceville School District, Livonia (B-)
4. Summit Academy North, Romulus (C+)
5. Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, Woodhaven (A)
6. Dearborn Heights School District No. 7, Dearborn Heights (C)
7. Southgate Community School District, Southgate (C+)
8. Lincoln Park Public Schools, Lincoln Park (C+)
9. Tipton Academy, Garden City (C+)
10. Taylor School District, Taylor (C)
11. Plymouth-Canton Community Schools, Plymouth (A)
12. Romulus Community Schools, Romulus (C)
13. Wyandotte Public Schools, Wyandotte (B-)
14. Hamtramck Public Schools, Hamtramck (C)
15. Melvindale-North Allen Park Schools, Melvindale (C)
16. Riverview Community School District, Riverview (B+)
17. Garden City Public Schools, Garden City (C)
18. Frontier International Academy, Detroit (C)
19. Livonia Public Schools School District, Livonia (A-)
20. South Redford School District, Redford (C+)
21. Redford Union Schools District No. 1, Redford (C-)
22. River Rouge Public Schools, River Rouge (C-)
23. W-A-Y Academy, Detroit (D-)
24. Northville Public Schools, Northville (A+)
25. Allen Park Public Schools, Allen Park (B+)

This story was updated on Feb. 18, 2025 by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Manager, Katina Beniaris. Her work included updating the list with 2025 Niche rankings and adding a graphic of the most diverse school districts in Wayne County. Questions? Email katina@metroparent.com.

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