Public School
The Grosse Pointe Public School System serves the five Grosse Pointes and a portion of Harper Woods, an adjacent community, with a combined area of 13 square miles. There are eight elementary schools (K-5), three middle schools (6-8), and two high schools (9-12).
Because this is a neighborhood school system, there are no buses required for transportation. Each school is within walking (or biking) distance from the children’s homes. Private schools do offer transportation.
The district offers a comprehensive K-12 curriculum and a full range of special education services. The district’s educational philosophy of helping every student achieve at his or her highest level is embodied in its practice of differentiated instruction. This “no walls, no ceiling” approach enables students to explore topics of personal interest and to move forward based on their own progress.
Differentiation in Grosse Pointe
“The fact that students differ may be inconvenient, but it is inescapable. Adapting to that diversity is the inevitable price of productivity, high standards, and fairness to kids.” – Theodore Sizer, Brown University
In the spring of 1991, the Grosse Pointe Public School System set a new course in its continuing efforts to provide the best possible education for all our students. “Differentiation” was born. Differentiation ensures that each student is challenged by a variety of instructional strategies suited to his or her achievement and ability levels, learning styles, and interests.
We call this our “no walls, no ceilings” approach to learning. All Students, in every classroom, at every grade level, are encouraged and nurtured to learn and grow as much as they can.
Public Schools
All public schools can be accessed at this link – https://mi01000971.schoolwires.net
Elementary Schools
Defer Elementary School
15425 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
313-432-4000
Ferry Elementary School
748 Roslyn
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
313-432-4100
Kerby Elementary School
285 Kerby
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
313-432-4200
Maire Elementary School
740 Cadieux
Grosse Pointe, MI. 48230
313-432-4300
Mason Elementary School
1640 Vernier
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. 48236
313-432-4400
Monteith Elementary School
1275 Cook
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
313-432-4500
Richard Elementary School
176 McKinley
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
313-432-4900
Middle Schools
Brownell Middle School
260 Chalfonte
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
313-432-3900
Parcells Middle School
20600 Mack Avenue
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
313-432-4600
Pierce Middle School
15430 Kercheval
Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48236
313-432-4700
High Schools
Grosse Pointe North High School
707 Vernier
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
313-432-3200
Grosse Pointe South High School
11 Grosse Pointe Boulevard
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
313-432-3500
Early Childhood Care
Barnes Early Childhood Center
20090 Morningside Drive
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236
313-432-3800
Private Schools
The Grosse Pointe Academy
171 Lake Shore Road
Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan 48236
313-886-1221
Our Lady Star of the Sea
467 Fairford Road
Grosse Pointe Woods 48236
313-884-1070
Saint Clare of Montefalco Catholic School
16231 Charlevoix
Grosse Pointe Park 48230
313-647-5100
St. Paul Catholic School
170 Grosse Pointe Boulevard
Grosse Pointe Farms 48236
313-885-4211
University Liggett School
1045 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan 48236
313-884-4444