Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48854

The 48854 zip code area is home to 9 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 2 high schools, and 2 alternative schools, all part of the Mason Public Schools (Ingham) district, which is ranked 163 out of 613 school districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the standout schools in the area, Alaiedon Elementary School consistently performs above the district and state averages on standardized test scores, particularly in English Language Arts and Math. Mason High School also stands out, ranking in the top 20% of Michigan high schools and boasting a 4-star rating and an 82.8% four-year graduation rate, higher than the state average. Additionally, Mason Middle School performs well, ranking in the top 20-25% of Michigan middle schools with strong test scores.

While the district as a whole performs better than the state averages on many metrics, chronic absenteeism is a concern across all schools, with rates around 30% or higher. The alternative schools, such as Heartwood School, North Star School, and SAIL Skills for Adult Independent Living, serve a more economically disadvantaged population but maintain relatively strong graduation and low dropout rates.