For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 679 students in 48906, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48906, MI are Sheridan Road and Midmichigan Leadership Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48906 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48906, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48906, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sheridan Road
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Gr: 5-8 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Midmichigan Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
730 W Maple St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-5379
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
48906, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 East Thomas St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1150
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
6816 Delta River Drive
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 925-5600
Gr: PK
Early Lansing Community College Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
820 North Washington Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3504
Gr: PK
Grand River Head Start Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1107 East Grand River Ave
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 999-2730
Gr: PK
Grand River Magnet School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
1107 E. Grand River Avenue
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1370
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
1754 E. Clark Road
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6822
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
High Street Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1717 North High St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 487-3994
Gr: PK
Mt Vernon Head Start (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3338 North Waverly Rd
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 323-2206
Gr: PK
16900 Cedar St
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 755-1630
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
1012 N. Walnut Street
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6880
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 325-6880
Gr: PK-5 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48906, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48906, MI include Sheridan Road and Midmichigan Leadership Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48906?
2 public middle schools are located in 48906.
What is the racial composition of students in 48906?
48906 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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