For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,952 students in 48329, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48329, MI are Cooley Elementary School, Schoolcraft Elementary School and Grayson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48329 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48329, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48329, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Highfield Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-0300
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-0300
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Schoolcraft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6400 Maceday Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-6211
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-6211
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Grayson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0200
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0200
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Waterford Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4860 Midland Ave
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5145 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3835 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
48329, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48329, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48329, MI include Cooley Elementary School, Schoolcraft Elementary School and Grayson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48329?
7 public elementary schools are located in 48329.
What is the racial composition of students in 48329?
48329 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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