For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,401 students in 48135, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in 48135, MI are Garden City High School, Tipton Academy 48 and Cambridge Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48135 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48135, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48135 have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garden City High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48135, MI Public High Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6500 Middlebelt Rd
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8350
Gr: 9-12 | 857 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Gr: 4-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Cambridge Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
28901 Cambridge St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8430
Gr: 9-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
48135, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homebound Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1333 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Gr: Inquire with school
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 48135, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in 48135, MI include Garden City High School, Tipton Academy 48 and Cambridge Alternative High School.
How many public high schools are located in 48135?
3 public high schools are located in 48135.
What is the racial composition of students in 48135?
48135 public high schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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