Welcome to Pembroke Academy - A Michigan Reward School, Ranked in the Top 5%
Located in the heart of Detroit, Pembroke Academy never sets limits on how much your child can achieve. We shape instruction to build on the strengths and abilities of each child and make Moral Focus lessons part of every school day. As a result, our students thrive.
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Juneteenth Open Tour
Come see what makes our school a vibrant and welcoming place for learning! Whether you're exploring options for your child or just curious, we welcome you to come and experience our school community firsthand!
Free Family Resources
Summer is here! There are tons of free community resources available to our families throughout the summer, including free meals.
Pembroke Academy: A Great Choice in Detroit!
Pembroke Academy students continue to excel in the classroom, achieving academic gains not seen by any other Michigan school over the past four years.
Parent Portal Help Page
Parent Portal gives parents quick and easy access to their child's information. Click below to learn more!
Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Books and Bubbles
Join us on July 3, 2025, at Rosedale Park for story time and a free book for your scholar! We will have plenty of bubbles blowing, and we will read your scholar a story!
Wild about Kindergarten KinderCamp August 1st
Join us for Wild About Kindergarten—an exciting, adventure-filled camp designed specifically for rising Kindergarteners. It's the perfect blend of play, learning, and jungle-sized joy to help your little one feel confident and eager for school! Limited spots are available—register today!
Pembroke Named 2024 National Blue Ribbon School
Pembroke Academy was named a 2024 National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education. No stranger to accolades for student achievement, Pembroke is only the fourth city of Detroit elementary school to earn such an honor and the first since 2001. Pembroke also earned the added distinction of an Exemplary Achievement Gap Closing School. Schools that earn this recognition are ones that excel in narrowing achievement gaps between different student groups and the overall student body.Read More About the Award
Moral Focus
Strong hearts and minds impact the world in amazing ways. Virtues such as respect, perseverance, compassion, and courage are essential to what kids need to succeed and an essential part of what we teach. We make them part of every school day through our Moral Focus Program. Our program is integrated into everything we do. This helps students learn the importance of making good decisions and doing the right thing in life.
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At a Glance
Y5-8
Grades390
Amazing Students9
Character-building Monthly Virtues2018
Year Opened
We Are a Charter School
Are you seeking a "private" school education with the no-cost benefit of a public school? If so, you're in the right place. Pembroke Academy is a tuition-free public charter school open to all children who live in Michigan.
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Metro Parent Ranks Pembroke Academy One of Wayne County's Best Charter Schools
To help families make informed choices, Metro Parent compiled a list of the best charter schools in Wayne County. These rankings use a combination of publicly available data from sources like the U.S. Department of Education and U.S. Census Bureau, along with community reviews, survey feedback, and academic performance indicators such as test scores and college readiness.
"Pembroke teachers and staff always radiate positivity. They truly have made a great difference in my child’s learning experience."
- Pembroke Academy Parent
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