Best 48858 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,479 students in 48858, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,073 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 48858, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48858, MI are Ganiard School, Beal City High School and Pullen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48858 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48858, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48858, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ganiard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 S Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Beal City High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Gr: 6-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
251 S Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Vowles School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 Watson Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1155 S Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Fancher School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 S Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2230
Gr: 3-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #77.
Beal City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-2740
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Mt Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 S Bradley St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Renaissance Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2797 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Mary Mcguire School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4883 Crosslanes St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2260
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Odyssey Middlehigh School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3441 S Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1212.
Oasis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3480 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Isabella Day Treatment
Alternative School
2007 E Preston St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinney School
Special Education School
720 N Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 48858, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48858, MI include Ganiard School, Beal City High School and Pullen Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48858?
14 public schools are located in 48858.
What percentage of students in 48858 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 48858 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48858?
48858 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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