I am not a fan of renaming public buildings. New buildings should be named for those listed above, but since Malcomson & Higginbotham's excellent designs have proven very durable there has been no need to build new schools in many areas. If the school is to be renamed I would vote for a figure with a connection to the city, Diego Rivera.
Designed by Malcomson & Higginbotham. Theodore Harms Elementary School, 2400 Central built in 1927 Detroit Public Schools/Southwest, Detroit, MI. Includes an image of the building from Wayne State University's Virtual Motor City Collection, circa 1930.