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Best 48026 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,533 students in 48026, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 241 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 48026, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48026, MI are Richards Middle School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and Fraser High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48026 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48026, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48026, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richards Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33500 Garfield Rd
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7400
Gr: 7-8 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
32151 Danna
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6700
Gr: K-6 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Fraser High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
34270 Garfield Rd
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-7200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,431 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Thomas A Edison Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
17470 Sewel
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6500
Gr: PK-6 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Arts Academy In The Woods
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
32101 Caroline
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 294-0391
Gr: 6-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Eisenhower Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
31275 Eveningside
Fraser, MI 48026
(586) 439-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 48026, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48026, MI include Richards Middle School, Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School and Fraser High School.
How many public schools are located in 48026?
6 public schools are located in 48026.
What percentage of students in 48026 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 48026 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48026?
48026 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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