For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,103 students in 49251, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49251, MI are Woodworth Elementary School, Leslie High School and Leslie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49251 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49251, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49251, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Woodworth Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
212 Pennsylvania St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-5151
Grades: PK-4
| 419 students
Rank: #22.
Leslie High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kimball St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Virtual High School
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
49251, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Leslie Alternative Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4141 Hull Rd.
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
White Pine Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
510 Russell St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8961
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8961
Grades: K-8
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49251, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49251, MI include Woodworth Elementary School, Leslie High School and Leslie Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49251?
4 public schools are located in 49251.
What is the racial composition of students in 49251?
49251 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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