Best Public Schools in Zip Code 48881

The 48881 zip code in Michigan is home to two schools: Saranac Elementary School and Saranac JrSr High School, both part of the Saranac Community Schools district. While the elementary school maintains a consistent 3-star rating, the high school stands out with a 4-star rating and impressive performance metrics, including a high 4-year graduation rate and strong standardized test scores.

Saranac JrSr High School is ranked 146 out of 739 Michigan high schools and boasts a 4-year graduation rate of 82.8%. Its students excel on standardized tests, with 61.1% proficient or better in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and 34.7% proficient or better in SAT Mathematics. The school also shines in PSAT performance, with 76.8% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 30.4% in Mathematics.

In contrast, while Saranac Elementary School's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state averages, there are some bright spots, such as 48.5% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and 51.6% of 4th graders proficient or better in Mathematics. The elementary school's 44.59% free/reduced lunch rate is higher than the high school's 32.22%, suggesting a more economically disadvantaged student population. Both schools, however, share a concerning 29.5% chronic absenteeism rate, an area that the district may need to address.