For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,038 students in 48166, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 219 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in 48166, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48166, MI are Henry Niedermeier Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48166 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48166, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48166, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8400 Newport South Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 654-4141
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 654-4141
Gr: PK-4 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8281 N Dixie Hwy
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Gr: 2-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5707 Williams Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48166, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48166, MI include Henry Niedermeier Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jefferson High School.
How many public schools are located in 48166?
3 public schools are located in 48166.
What percentage of students in 48166 go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in 48166 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48166?
48166 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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