For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,350 students in 48611, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 207 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 48611, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 48611, MI are Bay City Western High School, Western Middle School and Auburn Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48611 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48611, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 48611, MI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bay City Western High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 West Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4481
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,172 students
Rank: #22.
Western Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 West Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4489
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4489
Grades: 6-8
| 715 students
Rank: #33.
Auburn Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 East Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
48611, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2169 West Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 496-3430
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 496-3430
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48611, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48611, MI include Bay City Western High School, Western Middle School and Auburn Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48611, MI?
3 public schools are located in 48611, MI.
What percentage of students in 48611, MI go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 48611, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48611, MI?
48611, MI public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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