For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,477 students in 48503, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48503, MI are Flint Cultural Center Academy, Michigan School For The Deaf and Pierce School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48503 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48503, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48503, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Flint Cultural Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Robert T Longway Blvd
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 845-3387
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 845-3387
Gr: K-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Michigan School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1235 W Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 257-1486
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 257-1486
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Pierce School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1101 W Vernon Dr
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1386
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1386
Gr: PK-6
Rank: #44.
International Academy Of Flint K12
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2820 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 600-5210
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 600-5210
Gr: K-12 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Doyleryder School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1040 N Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-5266
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-5266
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Eisenhower School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1235 Pershing St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1607
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1607
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6602 Oxley Dr
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1968
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1968
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Kearsley Street
Special Education School
923 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 767-6134
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 767-6134
Gr: PK-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48503, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48503, MI include Flint Cultural Center Academy, Michigan School For The Deaf and Pierce School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48503?
9 public elementary schools are located in 48503.
What is the racial composition of students in 48503?
48503 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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