For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,983 students in 48506, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 218 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 48506, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 48506, MI are Kearsley High School, Kate Dowdall Elementary School and Armstrong Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48506 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 48506, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 48506, MI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kearsley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4302 Underhill Dr G
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-5313
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-5313
Grades: 9-12
| 888 students
Rank: #22.
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Shillelagh Dr
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-2274
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-2274
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #33.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6161 Hopkins Rd G
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9929
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9929
Grades: 5-9
| 662 students
Rank: #44.
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6317 Nightingale Dr
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9925
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9925
Grades: 4-6
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Potter School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 North Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1813
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1813
Grades: PK-6
| 215 students
Rank: #66.
Richfield Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3807 North Center Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 736-1281
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 736-1281
Grades: 3-8
| 374 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kearsley Virtual Academy
Alternative School
4302 Underhill Dr
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-5308
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-5308
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
48506, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1501 Davison Road
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1435
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1435
Grades: PK-6
| 395 students
5323 Western Road
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-5305
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-5305
Grades: 7-8
| 162 students
Paro Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
G-5340 N. Genesee Road
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9928
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9928
Grades: 7-12
| 207 students
3701 N. Averill Avenue
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1817
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1817
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
4235 Crosby Rd G
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9922
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9922
Grades: 2-5
| 279 students
Washington School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
1400 North Vernon Ave
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1381
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1381
Grades: PK-6
| 363 students
Williams School (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
3501 Minnesota Ave
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1658
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1658
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48506, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48506, MI include Kearsley High School, Kate Dowdall Elementary School and Armstrong Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 48506, MI?
7 public schools are located in 48506, MI.
What percentage of students in 48506, MI go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 48506, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48506, MI?
48506, MI public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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