For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 574 students in 48125, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in 48125, MI is Oakley W Best Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 48125 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48125, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48125, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakley W Best Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22201 Powers Ave
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 203-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 574 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
48125, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
27280 Powers Avenue
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 295-5790
Gr: 2-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
4950 Madison St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 292-2883
Gr: PK-5 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
3601 Janet
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-2362
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
3601 Janet St.
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Dearborn Heights, MI 48125
(313) 565-0288
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48125, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48125, MI include Oakley W Best Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48125?
1 public middle schools are located in 48125.
What is the racial composition of students in 48125?
48125 public middle schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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