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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The Pembroke Promise
The best way to give your child the best start is to get informed! Learning about expectations and asking questions is a great start! Did you know that Pembroke Academy has been nationally recognized as a Blue Ribbon school? Join Principal Kinsey for this virtual Q&A and hear about Pembroke Academy's moral focus program and commitment to academic excellence.
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.
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Advanced Learning Program
We offer advanced learning opportunities for top-performing students who are ready to progress beyond grade level.
Don't Stress About the Test
Placement testing is required to become fully enrolled at Pembroke Academy. Our main objective is to determine your child's level of proficiency. You will receive valuable information and resources during this meeting to prepare your scholar for testing. We look forward to seeing you there!
What's the Scoop?
What's the scoop on Pembroke Academy? What makes us 9/10 rated on Greatschools.org Stop in and see us! Discover our commitment to academic excellence and moral focus. Hear about our electives, sports, and clubs, visit the classrooms, and enjoy a cold treat. We hope to see you there!
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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NHA Shines: Stanford Study Shows Our Students Surpass Their Peers by 3.5 Months Each Year
A recent Stanford study shows NHA partner-school students continue to outperform their traditional public school peers. They do so by gaining nearly three-and-a-half months of additional learning. NHA also earned the new “gap busters” designation for outstanding progress in eliminating learning disparities for minority and poverty students.Learn More About Stanford's Study
"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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