For the 2023 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,916 students in 48342, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48342, MI are Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology, Pontiac Academy For Excellence and Herrington School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48342 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 48342, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 48342, MI Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-12
| 546 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Herrington School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Whitman Elementary School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Montcalm St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: n/an/a
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Rank: n/an/a
Life Skills Center Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 499-7421
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 499-7421
Grades: 9-12
| 98 students
48342, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Mccarroll School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
191 N. Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Perdue Academy (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Grades: PK
| n/a students
729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48342, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48342, MI include Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology, Pontiac Academy For Excellence and Herrington School.
How many public schools are located in 48342, MI?
6 public schools are located in 48342, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in 48342, MI?
48342, MI public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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