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Best 48076 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,537 students in 48076, MI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,827 private students). 60% of all K-12 students in 48076, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48076, MI are University High School Academy, University Middle School Academy and University Elementary School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48076 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48076, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 48076, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
University High School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
University Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Gr: 6-8 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #33.
University Elementary School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8590
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Mcintyre Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19600 Saratoga Blvd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7365
Gr: K-5 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Lighthouse Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
20750 Civic Center Dr, Ste 510
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 509-5858
Gr: K-12 | 2,056 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Thompson K8 International Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
16300 Lincoln Dr
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-7404
Gr: K-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Alice M Birney K8 School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27225 Evergreen Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Faxon Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26275 Northwestern Hwy
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 301-9909
Gr: K-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Crescent Academy Pk2
Charter School
17570 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 423-4581
Gr: PK-2 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 48076, MI?
How many public schools are located in 48076?
9 public schools are located in 48076.
What percentage of students in 48076 go to public school?
60% of all K-12 students in 48076 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48076?
48076 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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