For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 372 students in 49224, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49224, MI are Marshall Opportunity High School and Harrington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49224 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49224, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49224, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshall Opportunity High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 E Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7549
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7549
Gr: 9-12 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Harrington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Clark St
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 781-1261
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
49224, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Albion Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
225 Watson
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 12 | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
225 E Watson St.
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9166
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9166
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Albion Flex School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
225 Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 7-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 47%
225 Watson St
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
1100 N. Berrien Street
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-3484
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-3484
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Lakeside Charter School Albion (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 4-12
Lakeside Charter School-albion (Closed 2023)
Charter School
13725 Starr Commonwealth Road
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Albion, MI 49224
(269) 381-4760
Gr: 4-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Marshall Virtual Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
225 Watson Street
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9421
Gr: 9-12
Starr Albion Prep (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
13725 26 Mile Rd
Albion, MI 49224
(800) 860-1845
Albion, MI 49224
(800) 860-1845
Gr: 5-12 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
401 E Michigan Ave
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7474
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-7474
Gr: 3-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
401 East Michigan Ave
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9448
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9448
Gr: 6-8
401 E. Michigan Avenue
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9448
Albion, MI 49224
(517) 629-9448
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49224, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49224, MI include Marshall Opportunity High School and Harrington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49224?
2 public schools are located in 49224.
What is the racial composition of students in 49224?
49224 public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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