Best 48336 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,546 students in 48336, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,506 private students). 63% of all K-12 students in 48336, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48336, MI are Farmington High School, Ja Lanigan Elementary School and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48336 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48336, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48336, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
32000 Shiawassee Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3455
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Ja Lanigan Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
23800 Tuck Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3722
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
East Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25000 Middlebelt Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3601
Gr: 6-8 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
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Special Education School
30415 Shiawassee Rd
Farmington, MI 48336
(248) 489-3833
Gr: 12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 48336, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48336, MI include Farmington High School, Ja Lanigan Elementary School and East Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 48336?
4 public schools are located in 48336.
What percentage of students in 48336 go to public school?
63% of all K-12 students in 48336 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48336?
48336 public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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