For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,120 students in 49285, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49285, MI are Emma Smith Elementary School, Stockbridge Jrsr High School and Heritage School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49285 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49285, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49285, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Emma Smith Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Price St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7735
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7735
Grades: PK-2
| 265 students
Rank: #22.
Stockbridge Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
416 N Clinton St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Grades: 7-12
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Heritage School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
222 Western St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-8600
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-8600
Grades: 3-6
| 330 students
49285, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ingham Ecse Stockbridge Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
100 Price Ave
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 244-1384
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Stockbridge Alternative High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
305 West Elizabeth St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7188
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7188
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students
305 West Elizabeth St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-8149
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-8149
Grades: 6-8
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49285, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49285, MI include Emma Smith Elementary School, Stockbridge Jrsr High School and Heritage School.
How many public schools are located in 49285?
3 public schools are located in 49285.
What is the racial composition of students in 49285?
49285 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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