For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,430 students in 48906, MI (there are , serving 62 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 48906, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48906, MI are Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School, Cumberland School and Gier Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48906 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48906, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48906, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Gr: PK-4 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #33.
Gier Park School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Gr: PK-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Road
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Gr: 5-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
48906, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
6816 Delta River Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Gr: PK
Early Lansing Community College Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
820 North Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Gr: PK
Grand River Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1107 East Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Gr: PK
Grand River Magnet School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
1107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1754 E. Clark Road
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
High Street Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1717 North High St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Gr: PK
Mt Vernon Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3338 North Waverly Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Gr: PK
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1012 N. Walnut Street
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6880
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48906, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48906, MI include Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School, Cumberland School and Gier Park School.
How many public schools are located in 48906?
5 public schools are located in 48906.
What percentage of students in 48906 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 48906 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48906?
48906 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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