For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,433 students in 48837, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 164 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 48837, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48837, MI are Willow Ridge Elementary School, Grand Ledge High School and Kenneth T Beagle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48837 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48837, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48837, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12840 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Grades: K-4
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Grand Ledge High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
820 Spring St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5823
Grades: 9-12
| 1,683 students
Rank: #33.
Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 W South St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5680
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5680
Grades: 7-8
| 840 students
Rank: #44.
Eaton County Youth Facility
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 Courthouse Dr
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Grades: 3-12
| 26 students
Rank: #55.
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12620 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grades: 5-6
| 775 students
Rank: #66.
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Grades: K-4
| 457 students
Rank: #77.
Strange School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8981 Oneida Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 541-8760
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 541-8760
Grades: K-6
| 29 students
Rank: #88.
Relevant Academy Of Eaton County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5450
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5450
Grades: 9-12
| 89 students
48837, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
950 Jenne St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grades: PK-K
| 273 students
310 Greenwood St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5600
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5600
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48837, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48837, MI include Willow Ridge Elementary School, Grand Ledge High School and Kenneth T Beagle Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 48837?
8 public schools are located in 48837.
What percentage of students in 48837 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 48837 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48837?
48837 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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