For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 433 students in 48655, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48655, MI are St. Charles Elementary School and St. Charles Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48655 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48655, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48655, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Charles Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9210
Gr: PK-6 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
St. Charles Virtual School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
891 W Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Gr: 1-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 74:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
48655, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
893 West Walnut St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9927
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9927
Gr: 6-8 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
302 Fulton Street
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9981
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-9981
Gr: K-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
St. Charles Alternative Education Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
910 North Saginaw St
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-1010
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-1010
Gr: 9-12
891 W Walnut St.
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Saint Charles, MI 48655
(989) 865-2415
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48655, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48655, MI include St. Charles Elementary School and St. Charles Virtual School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48655?
2 public elementary schools are located in 48655.
What is the racial composition of students in 48655?
48655 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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