For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 5,029 students in 48178, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48178, MI are Sharon J Hardy Elementary School, William A Pearson Elementary School and Kent Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48178 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48178, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48178, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
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 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
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 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
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 | 1,043 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
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 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
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 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
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 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
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 | 899 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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
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 elementary schools in 48178, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48178, MI include Sharon J Hardy Elementary School, William A Pearson Elementary School and Kent Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48178?
9 public elementary schools are located in 48178.
What is the racial composition of students in 48178?
48178 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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