For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 944 students in 48166, MI (there are , serving 219 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 48166, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48166, MI are Henry Niedermeier Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48166 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48166, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48166, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Newport South Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 654-4141
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 654-4141
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8281 N Dixie Hwy
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Grades: 2-4
| 273 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5707 Williams Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 431 students
48166, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8400 S. Newport Road
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2676
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2676
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
8400 Newport South Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2676
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2676
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48166, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48166, MI include Henry Niedermeier Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jefferson High School.
How many public schools are located in 48166?
3 public schools are located in 48166.
What percentage of students in 48166 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 48166 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48166?
48166 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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