For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,601 students in 48840, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48840, MI are Murphy Elementary School, Haslett Middle School and Vera Ralya Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48840 have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48840, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48840, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1875 Lake Lansing Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8253
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8253
Gr: 2-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Haslett Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1535 Franklin St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8233
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8233
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Vera Ralya Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5645 School St
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8202
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8202
Gr: 2-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Haslett High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5450 Marsh Rd
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8249
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8249
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
5750 Academic Way
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8208
Haslett, MI 48840
(517) 339-8208
Gr: PK-1 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
48840, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48840, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48840, MI include Murphy Elementary School, Haslett Middle School and Vera Ralya Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48840?
5 public schools are located in 48840.
What is the racial composition of students in 48840?
48840 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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