For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,773 students in 48342, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48342, MI are Flex High School Of Pontiac, Great Lakes Academy and Whitman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48342 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48342, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48342, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Flex High School Of Pontiac
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
142 Auburn Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 206-4316
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Great Lakes Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
46312 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 334-6434
Grades: K-8
| 200 students
Rank: #33.
Whitman Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
125 W Montcalm St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7950
Grades: K-5
| 559 students
Rank: #44.
Herrington School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7790
Grades: K-6
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Pontiac Academy For Excellence
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-12
| 553 students
48342, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
131 Hillside Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7650
Grades: 6-8
| 497 students
31 N. Astor Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7830
Grades: K-5
| 324 students
Mccarroll School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
191 N. Glenwood Avenue
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8064
Grades: 6-12
| 146 students
Oakland County Academy Of Media Technology (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
48980 Woodward Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 971-9200
Grades: PK-8
| 168 students
25 S. Sanford Street
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-8080
Grades: PK-8
| 297 students
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
196 Cesar E Chavez Ave
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 745-9420
Grades: 6-8
| 186 students
723 Cottage St
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7770
Grades: PK
| n/a students
729 Linda Vista Drive
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 451-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 230 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48342, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48342, MI include Flex High School Of Pontiac, Great Lakes Academy and Whitman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48342?
5 public schools are located in 48342.
What is the racial composition of students in 48342?
48342 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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