For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,214 students in 48328, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48328, MI are Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, Oakside Prep Academy and Donelson Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48328 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48328, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48328, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
(Math: 29% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Oakside Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601
Grades: K-11
| 1,362 students
Rank: #33.
Donelson Hills Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2690 Wewoka Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9530
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9530
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #44.
Momentum Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Grades: PK-8
| 212 students
48328, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 311 students
501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9300
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
3621 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-9450
Grades: K-5
| 260 students
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Grades: PK-3
| 205 students
Lutes Campus High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-8738
Grades: 9-12
| 44 students
Oakland County Center Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2533
Grades: K-12
| 107 students
1355 Merry Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-0221
Grades: PK-5
| 249 students
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
501 N. Cass Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-4871
Grades: 6-12
| 56 students
Waterford Montessori Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4350 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-2400
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48328, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48328, MI include Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, Oakside Prep Academy and Donelson Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48328?
4 public elementary schools are located in 48328.
What is the racial composition of students in 48328?
48328 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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