For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,143 students in 48039, MI (there are , serving 314 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 48039, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48039, MI are Marine City High School, Marine City Middle School and Belle River Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48039 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48039, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48039, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marine City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1085 Ward St
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1900
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1900
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Marine City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6373 King Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1201
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1201
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Belle River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 Chartier Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1150
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1150
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
48039, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Riverview East High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
6373 King Rd
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1280
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1280
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
403 N. Mary Street
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1450
Marine City, MI 48039
(810) 676-1450
Gr: K-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48039, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48039, MI include Marine City High School, Marine City Middle School and Belle River Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48039?
3 public schools are located in 48039.
What percentage of students in 48039 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 48039 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48039?
48039 public schools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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