For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,864 students in 48895, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 136 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 48895, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48895, MI are Williamston Middle School, Williamston Explorer Elementary School and Williamston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48895 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48895, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48895, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Williamston Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3845 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-4668
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Williamston Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
416 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2174
Gr: 3-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Williamston High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3939 Vanneter Rd
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2142
Gr: 9-12 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
350 Highland St
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Williamston, MI 48895
(517) 655-2855
Gr: PK-2 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48895, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48895, MI include Williamston Middle School, Williamston Explorer Elementary School and Williamston High School.
How many public schools are located in 48895?
4 public schools are located in 48895.
What percentage of students in 48895 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 48895 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48895?
48895 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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