For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,934 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, Pattengill School and Eastern High 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 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48912, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48912, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Pattengill School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
815 N Fairview Ave
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Eastern High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
626 Marshall St
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Lansing, MI 48912
(517) 755-1050
Gr: 9-12 | 798 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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, Pattengill School and Eastern High 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 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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