The Crestwood School District is located in the city's northern side, while the Westwood School District is located in the city's southwest side.
[1] After being left out in the unification process of Dearborn Public Schools in 1966, District 7 was on its own.
[5] At the time, District 7 had a total of 1,414 students living within the designated areas of Dearborn Heights.
"Part of the agreement with the state involving the Dearborn school merger was that children in D7 remaining in south Dearborn Township could attend Dearborn Public Schools for a reduced rate of $50 per student in grades K–8 and $188.50 for grades 9–12.
As of the 2009–2010 school year, Dearborn Heights District 7 had been given a "B" grade by the Education YES program of the state of Michigan.