For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 4,280 students in 48195, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 763 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in 48195, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48195, MI are Allen Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School and Creative Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48195 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48195, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48195, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16500 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4644
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #22.
Shelters Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12600 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4631
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Creative Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15100 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-5600
Grades: PK-8
| 737 students
Rank: #44.
Southgate Anderson High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15475 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4611
Grades: 9-12
| 986 students
Rank: #55.
Davidson Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15800 Trenton Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4628
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Rank: #66.
Asher School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #77.
Grogan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13300 Burns St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4642
Grades: PK-5
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Fordline Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14775 Fordline St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4640
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon Day Treatment Center
Special Education School
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Southgate, MI 48195
(313) 551-2790
Grades: K-12
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
18635 Bowie St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4600
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4600
Grades: K-5
| 141 students
48195, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15500 Howard St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
12601 Mccann St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4623
Grades: 6-7
| 685 students
18635 Bowie St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 287-4724
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 287-4724
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Sp Ed - Transitions Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
14685 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4619
Grades: 9-12
| 3 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48195, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48195, MI include Allen Elementary School, Shelters Elementary School and Creative Montessori Academy.
How many public schools are located in 48195?
10 public schools are located in 48195.
What percentage of students in 48195 go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in 48195 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48195?
48195 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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