For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,754 students in 48708, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 408 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 48708, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 48708, MI are Bay City Eastern High School, Hampton Elementary School and Bay City Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48708 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 48708, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 48708, MI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay City Eastern High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 155 students
Rank: #22.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1908 West Youngs Ditch Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Bay City Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1624 Columbus Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,162 students
Rank: #44.
Bay City Farragut Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Farragut St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Grades: PK-12
| 338 students
Rank: #55.
Macgregor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Fremont St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Mckinley St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
48708, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bay City Academy - Madison Arts Campus (Closed 2018)
Charter School
400 N. Madison Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Grades: 6-9
| 66 students
Bay City Academy - Wolverine Campus (Closed 2016)
Charter School
120 N Jackson St
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bay City Academy - Ymca Campus (Closed 2016)
Charter School
111 N Madison Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Bay City Virtual School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
201 Woodside Lane
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Grades: Inquire with school
| 188 students
Jefferson Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
325 Park Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Grades: K
| 1 students
325 Park Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Grades: Inquire with school
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48708, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48708, MI include Bay City Eastern High School, Hampton Elementary School and Bay City Central High School.
How many public schools are located in 48708, MI?
6 public schools are located in 48708, MI.
What percentage of students in 48708, MI go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 48708, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48708, MI?
48708, MI public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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