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Best 48503 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,727 students in 48503, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48503, MI are Gateway To Collegemott Community College, Accelerated Learning Academy and Way Academy Flint Flint Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48503 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48503, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48503, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gateway To Collegemott Community College
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 232-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Accelerated Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 S Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1805
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Way Academy Flint Flint Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
817 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 412-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #44.
Flint Cultural Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Robert T Longway Blvd
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 845-3387
Gr: K-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Michigan School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 W Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 257-1486
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
Pierce School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 W Vernon Dr
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1386
Gr: PK-6
Rank: #77.
International Academy Of Flint K12
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 600-5210
Gr: K-12 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Doyleryder School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1040 N Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-5266
Gr: PK-6 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Eisenhower School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 Pershing St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1607
Gr: PK-6 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1010.
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6602 Oxley Dr
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
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
Whaley Children Centers
1201 N Grand Traverse St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1259
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 48503, MI?
How many public schools are located in 48503?
12 public schools are located in 48503.
What is the racial composition of students in 48503?
48503 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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