Which Metro Detroit School Districts Top the List for Diversity? Read Now

Discover the most diverse school districts in metro Detroit for 2025. See rankings by county based on ethnic and economic diversity.

Attending a school in one of the most diverse school districts in metro Detroit can shape a child’s perspective, fostering inclusivity, cultural awareness, and a broader understanding of the world.

Niche, a trusted platform that provides rankings and data on towns, schools, and colleges, has released its 2025 Most Diverse School Districts list by county. This annual ranking highlights the most diverse school districts in metro Detroit, considering key factors like ethnic and economic diversity.

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 the ranking of the top 50 most diverse school districts in metro Detroit as well as its overall Niche grade below.

Find the most diverse school districts by county:

Most diverse school districts in metro Detroit

Metro Detroit's Most Diverse School Districts in 2025

  1. Warren Woods Public Schools, Warren (B)
  2. Van Buren Public Schools, Belleville (B)
  3. Wayne-Westland Community School District, Westland (C+)
  4. Avondale School District, Auburn Hills (B-)
  5. Clarenceville School District, Livonia (C+)
  6. Oakland Schools, Waterford (A+)
  7. Warren Consolidated Schools, Warren (B-)
  8. West Bloomfield School District, West Bloomfield (A)
  9. Fitzgerald Public Schools, Warren (C+)
  10. Lincoln Consolidated School District, Ypsilanti (C)
  11. Center Line Public Schools, Center Line (C)
  12. Washtenaw Intermediate School District, Ann Arbor (A)
  13. Summit Academy North, Romulus (C+)
  14. Woodhaven-Brownstown School District, Woodhaven (A)
  15. Dearborn Heights School District No. 7, Dearborn Heights (C )
  16. Ann Arbor Public Schools, Ann Arbor (A+)
  17. Southgate Community School District, Southgate (C+)
  18. Farmington Public Schools, Farmington (A-)
  19. Roseville Community Schools, Roseville (C+)
  20. Ferndale Public Schools, Ferndale (C+)
  21. Waterford School District, Waterford (C+)
  22. South Lake Schools, Saint Clair Shores (B-)
  23. New Haven Community Schools, New Haven (B)
  24. Lincoln Park Public Schools, Lincoln Park (C+)
  25. Tipton Academy, Garden City (C+)

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 metro Detroit. Questions? Email katina@metroparent.com.


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Amanda Rahn
Amanda Rahn
Amanda Rahn is a freelance journalist, copy editor and proud Detroiter. She is a graduate of Wayne State University’s journalism school and of the Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University. Amanda is a lover of translated contemporary fiction, wines from Jura and her dog, Lottie.

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