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Top 5 Best 48708 Michigan Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,755 students in 48708, MI (there are , serving 621 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in 48708, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48708, MI are Hampton Elementary School, Bay City Central High School and Bay City Academy Farragut Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48708 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48708, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48708, MI Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1908 W Youngs Ditch Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Bay City Central High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1624 Columbus Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Grades: 9-12
| 989 students
Rank: #33.
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N Farragut St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Grades: PK-12
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
Bay City Eastern High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #55.
North Central Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5055 Corey Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Grades: K-12
| 176 students
Rank: #66.
Macgregor Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 Fremont St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #77.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1821 Mckinley St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 48708 Michigan

48708, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
400 N. Madison Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Grades: 6-9
| 66 students
120 N Jackson St
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
111 N Madison Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
201 Woodside Lane
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Grades: Inquire with school
| 188 students
Jefferson Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
325 Park Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Grades: K
| 1 students
325 Park Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Grades: Inquire with school
| 171 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 48708, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48708, MI include Hampton Elementary School, Bay City Central High School and Bay City Academy Farragut Campus.
How many public schools are located in 48708?
7 public schools are located in 48708.
What percentage of students in 48708 go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in 48708 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48708?
48708 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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