For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 704 students in 48416, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48416, MI are Brown City Elementary School and Brown City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48416 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48416, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48416, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4290 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Brown City High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
48416, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4349 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-2781
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-2781
Gr: 9-12
Brown City Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Gr: 7-12 | 3 students
Peak Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4349 Second Street
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 648-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 648-4700
Gr: Inquire with school | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48416, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48416, MI include Brown City Elementary School and Brown City High School.
How many public schools are located in 48416?
2 public schools are located in 48416.
What is the racial composition of students in 48416?
48416 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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