Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48169

The 48169 zip code area is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative high school, all part of the Pinckney Community Schools district. The district is ranked 135 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Pinckney Community High School and Pathfinder School stand out as the top-performing schools in the area, ranking in the top 30% and 25% of Michigan high schools and middle schools, respectively. Both schools have 4-star ratings and strong test scores, graduation rates, and spending per student. In contrast, the LINK A Pathway to Success, the alternative high school, struggles with lower test scores and higher dropout rates compared to the traditional high school.

The schools in the 48169 zip code area generally perform above the state averages in English Language Arts and math, but science and social studies scores are more mixed. Chronic absenteeism is a concern, with all schools reporting a 29.5% rate. The district's overall performance suggests it is supporting its schools effectively, though there is some variation in the quality of education across the elementary schools. The higher free/reduced lunch rates at certain schools, particularly the alternative high school, indicate potential socioeconomic disparities that may impact academic outcomes.