For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 222 students in 49288, MI.
The top ranked public school in 49288, MI is Waldron Area Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 49288 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49288, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49288, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waldron Area Schools
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Gr: K-12 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
49288, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Gr: K-5 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Gr: 6-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49288, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49288, MI include Waldron Area Schools.
How many public schools are located in 49288?
1 public schools are located in 49288.
What is the racial composition of students in 49288?
49288 public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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