For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,573 students in Garden City, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Garden City, MI are Tipton Academy Pk3, Garden City High School and Garden City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Garden City, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Grades: PK-3
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Garden City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Middlebelt Rd
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Grades: 9-12
| 857 students
Rank: #33.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1851 Radcliff St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8400
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8400
Grades: 7-8
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Farmington 56 Campus
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33411 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8460
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8460
Grades: 5-6
| 415 students
Rank: #55.
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Hartel St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Grades: 3-4
| 435 students
Rank: #66.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Grades: 4-12
| 230 students
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28901 Cambridge St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Grades: 9-12
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
28351 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8490
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8490
Grades: PK-K
| 214 students
Rank: n/an/a
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Grades: 1-2
| 407 students
Garden City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6400 Hartel St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
30300 Maplewood St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8470
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8470
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Homebound Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1333 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Garden City, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Garden City, MI include Tipton Academy Pk3, Garden City High School and Garden City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Garden City?
9 public schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Garden City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Garden City include: Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center vs. Tipton Academy Pk3, Memorial Elementary 12 Campus vs. Douglas Elementary 34 Campus, Memorial Elementary 12 Campus vs. Tipton Academy Pk3
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