For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 7,433 students in 48178, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48178, MI are Sharon J Hardy Elementary School, William A Pearson Elementary School and South Lyon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48178 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48178, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48178, MI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24650 Collingwood Dr
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8650
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8650
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
William A Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
57900 11 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8750
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8750
Gr: K-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
South Lyon High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 N Lafayette St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,245 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Kent Lake Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
30181 Kent Lake Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8350
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8350
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Millennium Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
61526 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,049 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
William A Brummer Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9919 N Rushton Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8520
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8520
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Sayre Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23000 Valerie St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8500
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8500
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
South Lyon East High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52000 10 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,174 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Frank E Bartlett School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
350 School St
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8300
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1010.
Centennial Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8600
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8600
Gr: 6-8 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Special Education
Special Education School
62500 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8220
Gr: PK-12 | 1 student
48178, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
South Lyon Adult And Alternative High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1000 N. Lafayette
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8165
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8165
Gr: 9-12 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48178, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48178, MI include Sharon J Hardy Elementary School, William A Pearson Elementary School and South Lyon High School.
How many public schools are located in 48178?
11 public schools are located in 48178.
What is the racial composition of students in 48178?
48178 public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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