For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,681 students in 48026, MI (there are , serving 198 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 48026, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48026, MI are Richards Middle School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and Fraser High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48026 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48026, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 48026, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
33500 Garfield Rd
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7400
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
32151 Danna
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6700
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6700
Gr: K-6 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Fraser High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
34270 Garfield Rd
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7200
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,480 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17470 Sewel
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6500
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Arts Academy In The Woods
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32101 Caroline
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 294-0391
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 294-0391
Gr: 6-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31275 Eveningside
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6600
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48026, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48026, MI include Richards Middle School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and Fraser High School.
How many public schools are located in 48026?
6 public schools are located in 48026.
What percentage of students in 48026 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 48026 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48026?
48026 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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