For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 433 students in 48655, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48655, MI are St. Charles Elementary School and St. Charles Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48655 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48655, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48655, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Grades: PK-6
| 359 students
Rank: #22.
St. Charles Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
891 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Grades: 1-12
| 74 students
48655, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
893 West Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9927
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9927
Grades: 6-8
| 243 students
302 Fulton Street
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9981
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9981
Grades: K-5
| 233 students
St. Charles Alternative Education Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
910 North Saginaw St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-1010
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-1010
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
891 W Walnut St.
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48655, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48655, MI include St. Charles Elementary School and St. Charles Virtual School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48655?
2 public elementary schools are located in 48655.
What is the racial composition of students in 48655?
48655 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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