Best 48906 Michigan Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 672 students in 48906, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48906, MI are Sheridan Road and Midmichigan Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48906 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48906, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 48906, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Road
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48906, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48906, MI include Sheridan Road and Midmichigan Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48906?
2 public middle schools are located in 48906.
What is the racial composition of students in 48906?
48906 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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