Schools in Zip Code 48353

Zip code 48353 in Hartland, Michigan, is served by five schools within the highly-rated Hartland Consolidated Schools district, which ranks in the 91st percentile statewide and offers a seamless K-12 pipeline for roughly 3,700 students.

For parents, this is a district where strong academics are the norm, but Creekside Elementary School stands clearly above the rest. It ranks in the 96th percentile statewide, boasts a chronic absenteeism rate of just 9.2% (compared to 16.7% district-wide and 27.9% statewide), and posts top math scores—78.4% of 4th graders are proficient. Its per-student funding is also the highest in the district at $14,947. The other elementaries—Hartland Village Elementary School and Hartland Round Elementary School—are solid but more variable; Round excels in 4th grade math (80.2% proficiency), while Village shows a concerning 15-point swing in 3rd grade math year-over-year and a 12-point gap in 4th grade math versus the district average. At the secondary level, Hartland High School is a standout for college and career readiness, with a 97.7% graduation rate and SAT scores well above state averages, while Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek ranks in the 93rd percentile and keeps chronic absenteeism at 18.9%.

A few key takeaways stand out. First, math is a hidden strength across the district, often exceeding ELA proficiency—an unusual pattern. Second, the district’s relatively low economic disadvantage (free/reduced lunch rates from 12.7% to 24.3%) pairs with performance that exceeds demographic expectations. Third, the high school spends the least per student ($12,393) yet achieves excellent outcomes, suggesting efficient resource use. Finally, the data shows a clear feeder pattern: Creekside’s early success feeds into a strong middle and high school, reinforcing that early foundations matter. For parents, this district offers a high-performing, well-rounded education, with Creekside as the top choice for elementary years.