For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,477 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 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
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
Grades: 5-8
| 165 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 210 students
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
(313) 957-3005
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Grades: PK-8
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Nolan Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | 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
Grades: PK-8
| 427 students
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
Grades: 7-12
| 75 students
48203, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Academy (Sda) - Calumet Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 4-12
| 136 students
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 852-7506
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 852-7506
Grades: 5-12
| 74 students
17501 Brush Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
200 Highland St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 869-1000
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 869-1000
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Career Academy/adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Glendale At Second Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3007
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3007
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
138 Cortland St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3003
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3003
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Creative Learning Center Highland Park (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
14104 Woodward Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 564-8619
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 564-8619
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Field Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
19670 Cameron Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-3310
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-3310
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
744 W. Adeline Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-5860
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
17501 Brush Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
131 Pilgrim St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3004
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3004
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
131 Pilgrim St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
16535 Joslyn
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3000
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 333 students
16535 Joslyn
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3006
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3006
Grades: 7-9
| 484 students
1255 E. State Fair
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7711
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7711
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
1150 East Lantz St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
53 Candler St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-2916
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-2916
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
25 Ford St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 285-9185
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 285-9185
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Teen Mothers Program High School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
152 Highland
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 252-0422
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 252-0422
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
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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