For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,573 students in 48135, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48135, MI are Tipton Academy Pk3, Garden City High School and Douglas Elementary 34 Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48135 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48135, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 48135, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Gr: PK-3 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Garden City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Middlebelt Rd
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6400 Hartel St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Gr: 3-4 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Farmington 56 Campus
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33411 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8460
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8460
Gr: 5-6 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #55.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1851 Radcliff St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8400
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Gr: 4-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28901 Cambridge St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
28351 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8490
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8490
Gr: PK-K | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Gr: 1-2 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
48135, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homebound Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1333 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Gr: Inquire with school
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48135, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48135, MI include Tipton Academy Pk3, Garden City High School and Douglas Elementary 34 Campus.
How many public schools are located in 48135?
9 public schools are located in 48135.
What is the racial composition of students in 48135?
48135 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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