For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,324 students in 48864, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48864, MI are Chippewa Middle School and Michigan Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48864 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48864, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48864, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #22.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,645 students
48864, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1826 Osage
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Nextech High School Of Lansing (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2175 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48864, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48864, MI include Chippewa Middle School and Michigan Connections Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 48864?
2 public middle schools are located in 48864.
What is the racial composition of students in 48864?
48864 public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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