For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,142 students in 48386, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 452 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 48386, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48386, MI are Dublin Elementary School, Houghton Elementary School and Oxbow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48386 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48386, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48386, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dublin Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
425 Farnsworth Rd
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 956-3800
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 956-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Houghton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8080 Elizabeth Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-9230
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-9230
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Oxbow Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Oxbow Lake Rd
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 684-8085
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 684-8085
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48386, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48386, MI include Dublin Elementary School, Houghton Elementary School and Oxbow Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48386?
3 public schools are located in 48386.
What percentage of students in 48386 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 48386 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48386?
48386 public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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