For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 859 students in 48915, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 102 private students). 89% 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 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48915, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1680
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Jw Sexton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
102 Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1070
Gr: 9-12 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
48915, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
102 South Mcpherson Ave
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1391
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Minority enrollment: 87%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
221 Huron St
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 755-1720
Gr: PK-3 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
609 N. Verlinden Avenue
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 325-6874
Lansing, MI 48915
(517) 325-6874
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Minority enrollment: 79%
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?
89% 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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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