For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 704 students in 48416, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48416, MI are Brown City Elementary School and Brown City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48416 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48416, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48416, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4290 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brown City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
48416, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4349 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-2781
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-2781
Gr: 9-12
Brown City Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Peak Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4349 Second Street
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 648-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 648-4700
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48416, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48416, MI include Brown City Elementary School and Brown City High School.
How many public schools are located in 48416?
2 public schools are located in 48416.
What is the racial composition of students in 48416?
48416 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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