For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,681 students in 48026, MI (there are , serving 198 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 48026, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48026, MI are Richards Middle School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and Fraser High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48026 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48026, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48026, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33500 Garfield Rd
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7400
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32151 Danna
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6700
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6700
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Fraser High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34270 Garfield Rd
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7200
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,480 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17470 Sewel
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6500
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Arts Academy In The Woods
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32101 Caroline
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 294-0391
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 294-0391
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31275 Eveningside
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6600
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48026, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48026, MI include Richards Middle School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and Fraser High School.
How many public schools are located in 48026?
6 public schools are located in 48026.
What percentage of students in 48026 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 48026 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48026?
48026 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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