For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,705 students in 48047, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48047, MI are Great Oaks Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School and Anchor Bay Middle School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48047 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48047, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48047, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32900 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51880 Washington St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Anchor Bay Middle School North
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52805 Ashley Dr
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7373
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7373
Gr: 6-8 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33700 Hooker Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
Gr: PK-5 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47260 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 493-5280
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 493-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52347 Ashley St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Dean A Naldrett School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47800 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Anchor Bay Middle School South
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48650 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-4510
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Sugarbush Early Childhood
Special Education School
48400 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
Gr: PK
48047, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
51518 Industrial Dr
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2205
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2205
Gr: 9-12
48400 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 598-7660
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48047, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48047, MI include Great Oaks Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School and Anchor Bay Middle School North.
How many public schools are located in 48047?
9 public schools are located in 48047.
What is the racial composition of students in 48047?
48047 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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