District Updates
Homeowner tax rates for the district declining very slightly in 2025
Dearborn Public Schools’ homeowners will see another slight reduction in their school tax millage rates this summer.
Homeowners in the district will pay a total of 3.41 mills in district millage on their 2025 tax bills. That is down from 3.745 mills last year and one-third of the rate in 2019, which was 10.99 mills. For more details, please see the 2025 tax graphic.
For commercial properties, the total district millage rate this year will be 19.22 mills, down very slightly from 19.35 last year.
A mill is $1 of tax for every $1,000 of assessed value.
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Our Impact in Numbers…
19,347
Students
1426
Instructors
37
District Buildings
100%
Committed to Student Success
Shaping Dearborn’s Future Since 1944
The Dearborn Public School District is rich in history and deeply rooted in the community we serve. For generations, our schools have been places where students grow, families connect, and learning thrives. We take pride in our beautiful, historic buildings, but it’s not just our facilities that make us special—it’s the people inside them. Our dedicated staff, welcoming families, and diverse student body create a safe, nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.
At Dearborn Public Schools, we honor our past while continuously evolving to meet the needs of tomorrow’s learners.
Students First – Inspire, Educate, Celebrate
Voices of Dearborn Schools
A Place to Belong,
A Place to Grow
“The Dearborn Public Schools community is truly family. I see it in the friendships I’ve made with my colleagues—grademates, principals, assistant principals—who are more than coworkers, they’re my friends. We’ve been through so much together. I love being here at Maples. It’s also in the kids who come back to visit, and in seeing where they are now—parents, authors, pharmacists. That’s what success looks like. The most rewarding part of my job is knowing school is a fun, safe place for them to be. I remember how I felt in my 4th grade class at McDonald School—how much I loved being there. The way my teacher made me feel stuck with me, and I want to pass that on to every student I teach.”
Meet our Superintendent
Dr. Maleyko has successfully completed 10 years as the Superintendent of Dearborn Public Schools with almost 20,000 students and 2,700 employees.
During his tenure, graduation rates in Dearborn have climbed to 95 percent district-wide and student college admission rates are 80 percent, well above the state average.
New to the district?
We’re glad you’re here and excited to welcome you to Dearborn Public Schools. As a new parent, you likely have a few questions—we’re here to help. Our goal is to connect you with the right people so you can enroll your child and become a valued part of our learning community.
Celebrating Excellence in Education, Recognized Nationwide
Blue Ribbon Schools
Dearborn Public Schools is nationally recognized for the strength of its programs—and, most importantly, for the success of its students. Our district and individual schools regularly receive honors from both state and national organizations (see our news section for the latest awards). Among these achievements, we are especially proud that five of our schools have been named National Blue Ribbon Schools by the U.S. Department of Education.
Policy & Mandates
- Student Acceptable Use Guidelines
- Staff Acceptable Use Guidelines
- Strategic Plan 2024-2026
- Title IX Notice of Non-Discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities
- District Policy and Guidelines
- 504 Plans – Students with Disabilities Information
- FOIA Procedures and Guidelines
- Teacher Evaluation Model
- Superintendent Evaluation Process
- Adult Education Observation Model
