For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,723 students in 48444, MI (there are , serving 76 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 48444, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48444, MI are Imlay City Middle School, Borland Elementary School and Imlay City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48444 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48444, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48444, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Imlay City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
495 W 1st St
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9811
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9811
Grades: 6-8
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Borland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 W Borland Rd
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9813
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9813
Grades: 3-5
| 391 students
Rank: #33.
Imlay City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Norlin Dr
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9810
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9810
Grades: 9-12
| 518 students
Rank: #44.
Venture High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2061 S Almont Ave
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9815
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9815
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
275 Weston St
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9812
Imlay City, MI 48444
(810) 724-9812
Grades: PK-2
| 376 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48444, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48444, MI include Imlay City Middle School, Borland Elementary School and Imlay City High School.
How many public schools are located in 48444?
5 public schools are located in 48444.
What percentage of students in 48444 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 48444 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48444?
48444 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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