For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,917 students in 48912, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 675 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in 48912, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48912, MI are Post Oak School, Eastern High School and Pattengill School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48912 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48912, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48912, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Post Oak School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2320 Post Oak Ln
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1610
Grades: PK-8
| 383 students
Rank: #22.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Grades: 8-12
| 901 students
Rank: #33.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: PK-8
| 633 students
48912, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1614 E. Kalamazoo Street
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 325-6760
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
121 South Bingham St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1240
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
815 North Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1310
Grades: PK-3
| 207 students
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Grades: 6-8
| 744 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48912, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48912, MI include Post Oak School, Eastern High School and Pattengill School.
How many public schools are located in 48912?
3 public schools are located in 48912.
What percentage of students in 48912 go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in 48912 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48912?
48912 public schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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