Lewis Maire Elementary in Grosse Pointe scored 97.73 out of 100 and ranked No. 35 among 1,499 Michigan elementary schools in the 2027 U.S. News Best Elementary Schools rankings released Oct. 20.

The K-4 school on Cadieux Road was the highest-ranked of seven Grosse Pointe Public School System (GPPSS) elementary schools on the statewide list. Seventy-nine percent of Lewis Maire students scored at or above the proficient level in math, and 77% hit that mark in reading, according to the school's U.S. News profile. Both figures topped the district averages of 64% in math and 66% in reading.

Richard Elementary in Grosse Pointe Farms came in close behind at No. 42, with an overall score of 97.26. Eighty-one percent of Richard students tested proficient or above in math, and 76% did so in reading, according to the school's U.S. News profile.

Kerby Elementary, also in Grosse Pointe Farms, ranked No. 80 with a score of 94.73. Kerby posted the highest math proficiency rate among the district's elementary schools at 86%.

George Defer Elementary in Grosse Pointe Park placed No. 84, scoring 94.39. Defer's 460 students make it the largest GPPSS elementary school by enrollment.

The three Grosse Pointe Woods elementary schools landed further down the list. Ferry Elementary ranked No. 498, Monteith Elementary No. 505 and Mason Elementary No. 843.

Math and reading proficiency rates at all three fell below the district averages, according to U.S. News data based on 2023-2024 state assessments. Ferry recorded 56% proficiency in math and 61% in reading. Monteith posted 56% in both subjects, while Mason recorded 43% in each.

The rankings evaluate math and reading proficiency and performance, using test results alongside students' socioeconomic backgrounds. U.S. News said the 2027 edition incorporates expanded state assessment data across proficiency levels.

The publication ranked about 46,000 elementary schools nationwide at the state and district levels. The rankings reflect previously collected assessment data rather than results from the current school year.

Full rankings and school profiles are available through U.S. News' Michigan elementary school rankings.