For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,063 students in 48506, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48506, MI are Leota Fiedler Elementary School, Kate Dowdall Elementary School and Armstrong Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48506 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48506, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48506, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leota Fiedler Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6317 Nightingale Dr
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9925
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9925
Gr: 4-6 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Kate Dowdall Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3333 Shillelagh Dr
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-2274
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-2274
Gr: K-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6161 Hopkins Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9929
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9929
Gr: 6-8 | 673 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Potter School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2500 N Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1813
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1813
Gr: PK-6 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Richfield Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3807 N Center Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 736-1281
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 736-1281
Gr: 3-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
48506, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1501 Davison Road
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1435
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1435
Gr: PK-6 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
5323 Western Road
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-5305
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-5305
Gr: 7-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Paro Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
G-5340 N. Genesee Road
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9928
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9928
Gr: 7-12 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
3701 N. Averill Avenue
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1817
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1817
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
4235 Crosby Rd G
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9922
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9922
Gr: 2-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
1400 North Vernon Ave
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1381
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 760-1381
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48506, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48506, MI include Leota Fiedler Elementary School, Kate Dowdall Elementary School and Armstrong Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48506?
5 public elementary schools are located in 48506.
What is the racial composition of students in 48506?
48506 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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