For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,038 students in 48915, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 48915, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48915, MI are Willow School and Jw Sexton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48915 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48915, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48915, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1012 W Willow St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #22.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Grades: 8-12
| 745 students
48915, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Grades: 9-12
| 168 students
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Grades: PK-3
| 144 students
609 N. Verlinden Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 325-6874
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 325-6874
Grades: K-5
| 186 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48915, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48915, MI include Willow School and Jw Sexton High School.
How many public schools are located in 48915?
2 public schools are located in 48915.
What percentage of students in 48915 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 48915 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48915?
48915 public schools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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