Allen Park’s public schools score below 53% of Michigan districts on tests and graduation
21% of students in Allen Park’s public schools are proficient in math, below the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Allen Park, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 99% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Allen Park’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1075 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Allen Park’s, its schools beat 24%, lower than their 47% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 35% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 45% and 34% statewide; 99% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
91% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
Allen Park spends $14,382 per student and Melvindale-North Allen Park $16,037, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Neither counts toward the grade. Districts ↓
Choice beyond the district
Inter-City Baptist School (private), Cabrini Academy and High School (private), St. Frances Cabrini Grade School (private) and Montessori Childrens Center of Allen Park (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Allen Park’s grade
B−: better than 47% of Michigan school districts, #521 of 699 Michigan towns. Graduation is above the Michigan average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Allen Park, with each school’s own grade.
2nd grade in Allen Park · depends on your address
Lindemann Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 639 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Bennie Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 513 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Arno Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 513 students · 18:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Allen Park · depends on your address
Lindemann Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 639 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Bennie Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 513 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Arno Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 513 students · 18:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Allen Park · depends on your address
Lindemann Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 639 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Bennie Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 513 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Arno Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 513 students · 18:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Allen Park · depends on your address
Lindemann Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 639 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Bennie Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 513 students · 19:1 students per teacher
Arno Elementary School
Grades PK–5 · 513 students · 18:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Allen Park
Allen Park Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 896 students · 20:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Allen Park
Allen Park Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 896 students · 20:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Allen Park
Allen Park Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 896 students · 20:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Allen Park · depends on your address
Allen Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,133 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Melvindale High School
Grades 9–12 · 982 students · 23:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Allen Park · depends on your address
Allen Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,133 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Melvindale High School
Grades 9–12 · 982 students · 23:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Allen Park · depends on your address
Allen Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,133 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Melvindale High School
Grades 9–12 · 982 students · 23:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Allen Park · depends on your address
Allen Park High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,133 students · 20:1 students per teacher
Melvindale High School
Grades 9–12 · 982 students · 23:1 students per teacher
Allen Park runs its own schools through grade 12 (Allen Park Public Schools). From grade PK, students attend the Melvindale-North Allen Park School District, shared with Melvindale. Parts of Allen Park (5% of its land) are served by Southgate instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Allen Park
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Allen Park vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Allen Park’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Park | B− | Allen Park PK–12 · Melvindale-North Allen Park PK–12 |
| Melvindale | C | Melvindale-North Allen Park |
| Dearborn | B | Dearborn City |
| Southgate | C | Southgate |
| Lincoln Park | C+ | Lincoln Park |
| Dearborn Heights | B+ | Crestwood |
Every school in Allen Park
11 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Allen Park’s schools
Are Allen Park’s schools good?
On Michigan’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Allen Park children attend score below 53% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #521 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 24%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Allen Park in?
Two districts: Allen Park Public Schools runs grades PK–12, and Melvindale-North Allen Park School District runs grades PK–12, shared with Melvindale.
Where do Allen Park kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Allen Park High School and Melvindale High School.
What is Allen Park’s graduation rate?
91% of the class of 2023 in Allen Park Public Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Allen Park spend per student?
$14,382 in Allen Park Public Schools and $16,037 in Melvindale-North Allen Park School District (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Allen Park?
Yes: Inter-City Baptist School (religious, grades K–12, 289 students), Cabrini Academy and High School (Catholic, grades 7–12, 281 students), St. Frances Cabrini Grade School (Catholic, grades PK–6, 273 students) and Montessori Childrens Center of Allen Park (nonsectarian, grades K, 7 students).
Parents talk
What Allen Park families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Allen Park → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.