For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,465 students in 48203, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 80 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 48203, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48203, MI are Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School, George Washington Carver Middle School and George Washington Carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48203 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48203, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48203, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
420 W 7 Mile Rd
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-2999
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-2999
Gr: 1-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #22.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Gr: 5-8 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Gr: PK-4 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #44.
Barber Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
45 E Buena Vista St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(614) 623-5345
Highland Park, MI 48203
(614) 623-5345
Gr: PK-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 121:1
Rank: #55.
Nolan Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1150 E Lantz St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Gr: PK-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: n/an/a
Covenant School Spectrum
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1961 Lincoln St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 558-9022
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 558-9022
Gr: 7-12 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48203, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48203, MI include Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School, George Washington Carver Middle School and George Washington Carver Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48203?
6 public schools are located in 48203.
What percentage of students in 48203 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 48203 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48203?
48203 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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