For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,941 students in 48044, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 659 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 48044, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48044, MI are Shawnee Elementary School, Cheyenne Elementary School and Floyd Ebeling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48044 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48044, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48044, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shawnee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
21555 Vesper Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6800
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Cheyenne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47600 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5000
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Floyd Ebeling Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15970 Haverhill Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 797-4700
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 797-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Dakota High School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21051 21 Mile Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-2700
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-2700
Gr: 9-12 | 2,476 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Seneca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47200 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3900
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,078 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Iroquois Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48301 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3700
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 814 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Mohawk Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48101 Romeo Plank Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6200
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Ojibwa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
46950 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6400
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 622 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Glen H Peters School
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
46650 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 465-6251
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Fox Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17500 Millstone Dr
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5600
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48044, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48044, MI include Shawnee Elementary School, Cheyenne Elementary School and Floyd Ebeling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 48044?
10 public schools are located in 48044.
What percentage of students in 48044 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 48044 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48044?
48044 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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