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Best 48135 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,641 students in 48135, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48135, MI are Tipton Academy Pk3, Garden City High School and Douglas Elementary 34 Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48135 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48135, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48135, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tipton Academy Pk3
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1615 Belton St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 261-0500
Gr: PK-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Garden City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6500 Middlebelt Rd
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6400 Hartel St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8450
Gr: 3-4 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Farmington 56 Campus
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
33411 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8460
Gr: 5-6 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1851 Radcliff St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Gr: 4-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #77.
Cambridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
28901 Cambridge St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Lathers Early Childhood And Kindergarten Center
28351 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8490
Gr: PK-K | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Memorial Elementary 12 Campus
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Gr: 1-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 48135, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48135, MI include Tipton Academy Pk3, Garden City High School and Douglas Elementary 34 Campus.
How many public schools are located in 48135?
9 public schools are located in 48135.
What is the racial composition of students in 48135?
48135 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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