For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,455 students in 48906, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 92 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 48906, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48906, MI are Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School, Cumberland School and Gier Park School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48906 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48906, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48906, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1754 E Clark Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 574-4667
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Cumberland School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Cumberland Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Gier Park School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Gier St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1360
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Sheridan Road
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Gr: 5-8 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Gr: PK-8 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48906, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48906, MI include Blended Learning Academies Credit Recovery High School, Cumberland School and Gier Park School.
How many public schools are located in 48906?
5 public schools are located in 48906.
What percentage of students in 48906 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 48906 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48906?
48906 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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