For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,036 students in 48917, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48917, MI are Windemere Park Charter Academy and Waverly Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48917 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48917, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48917, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windemere Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3100 W Saginaw St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 327-0700
Grades: K-8
| 612 students
Rank: #22.
Waverly Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
620 Snow Rd
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7240
Grades: 6-8
| 424 students
48917, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Grand Ledge Adult Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7050 West Saginaw Hwy
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-7781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2920 W. Kalamazoo
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 484-1751
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
St. Vincent Home (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2800 West Willow St
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 244-1354
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
1500 Boynton Dr
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Lansing, MI 48917
(517) 321-3543
Grades: K-4
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48917, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48917, MI include Windemere Park Charter Academy and Waverly Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48917?
2 public middle schools are located in 48917.
What is the racial composition of students in 48917?
48917 public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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