For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,169 students in 48188, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 970 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in 48188, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48188, MI are Achieve Charter Academy, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy and Bentley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48188 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48188, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48188, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Gr: PK-8 | 765 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 S Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Gr: K-8 | 816 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Bentley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 S Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6360
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Field Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 S Haggerty Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-6346
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Walkerwinter Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
39932 Michigan Ave
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 419-2780
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 419-2780
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
45081 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48188, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48188, MI include Achieve Charter Academy, South Canton Scholars Charter Academy and Bentley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48188?
6 public schools are located in 48188.
What percentage of students in 48188 go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in 48188 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48188?
48188 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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