For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 136 students in 49238, MI.
The top ranked public school in 49238, MI is Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 49238 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49238, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49238, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
252 Deerfield Rd
Deerfield, MI 49238
(517) 447-3215
Deerfield, MI 49238
(517) 447-3215
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
49238, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
252 Deerfield Rd
Deerfield, MI 49238
(517) 447-3015
Deerfield, MI 49238
(517) 447-3015
Grades: K-12
| 267 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49238, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49238, MI include Britton Deerfield Schooldeerfield Building.
How many public schools are located in 49238?
1 public schools are located in 49238.
What is the racial composition of students in 49238?
49238 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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