For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 927 students in 48189, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 48189, MI are Livingston Classical Academy, Whitmore Lake High School and Whitmore Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48189 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48189, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48189, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Livingston Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8877 Main St
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2052
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2052
Grades: K-12
| 286 students
Rank: #22.
Whitmore Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7430 Whitmore Lake Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4461
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4461
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
Whitmore Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1077 Barker Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2051
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2051
Grades: K-6
| 389 students
48189, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9036 East Mi State Road 36
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4432
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4432
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1077 Barker Rd
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2051
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-2051
Grades: PK
| n/a students
8877 Main St
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4715
Whitmore Lake, MI 48189
(734) 449-4715
Grades: 6-7
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48189, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48189, MI include Livingston Classical Academy, Whitmore Lake High School and Whitmore Lake Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48189?
3 public schools are located in 48189.
What is the racial composition of students in 48189?
48189 public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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