For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,866 students in Rockwood, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Rockwood, MI are Chapman Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School and Oscar A Carlson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwood, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Rockwood have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Rockwood, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31500 Olmstead Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Oscar A Carlson High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7100
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,104 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Shumate Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30448 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Gr: K-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rockwood, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Downriver High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
33211 Mccann Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Gr: 7-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Gibraltar Early Child Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
21762 Harding St
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Gr: Inquire with school
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Rockwood, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Rockwood, MI include Chapman Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School and Oscar A Carlson High School.
How many public schools are located in Rockwood?
5 public schools are located in Rockwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwood?
Rockwood public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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