For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,138 students in 48044, MI (there are , serving 620 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 48044, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48044, MI are Shawnee Elementary School, Floyd Ebeling Elementary School and Cheyenne Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48044 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48044, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48044, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21555 Vesper Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6800
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 662 students
Rank: #22.
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15970 Haverhill Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 797-4700
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 797-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 696 students
Rank: #33.
Cheyenne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47600 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5000
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Dakota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21051 21 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-2700
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,625 students
Rank: #55.
Seneca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47200 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3900
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #66.
Glen H Peters School
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46650 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Grades: PK-12
| 212 students
Rank: #77.
Mohawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48101 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6200
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #88.
Ojibwa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46950 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6400
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 635 students
Rank: #99.
Iroquois Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48301 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3700
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 826 students
Rank: #1010.
Fox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17500 Millstone Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5600
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 468 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48044, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48044, MI include Shawnee Elementary School, Floyd Ebeling Elementary School and Cheyenne Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48044?
10 public schools are located in 48044.
What percentage of students in 48044 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 48044 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48044?
48044 public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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