For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,824 students in 48382, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48382, MI are Commerce Elementary School, Clifford H Smart Middle School and Walled Lake Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48382 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48382, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 48382, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Commerce Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
520 Farr St
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3900
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3900
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Clifford H Smart Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8500 Commerce Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3500
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 888 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Walled Lake Northern High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6000 Bogie Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-5300
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 956-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Country Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5070 S Duck Lake Rd
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8075
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8075
Gr: K-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Oak Valley Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4200 White Oak Trl
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8101
Commerce Township, MI 48382
(248) 684-8101
Gr: 5-9 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48382, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48382, MI include Commerce Elementary School, Clifford H Smart Middle School and Walled Lake Northern High School.
How many public schools are located in 48382?
5 public schools are located in 48382.
What is the racial composition of students in 48382?
48382 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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