For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 917 students in 48509, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48509, MI are Barhitte Elementary School and Bentley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48509 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48509, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48509, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Barhitte Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6080 Roberta St
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9647
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9647
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bentley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1180 N Belsay Rd
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9061
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-9061
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
2499 Cashin St
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-8483
Burton, MI 48509
(810) 591-8483
Gr: PK-1 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48509, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48509, MI include Barhitte Elementary School and Bentley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48509?
3 public elementary schools are located in 48509.
What is the racial composition of students in 48509?
48509 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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