For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,051 students in 48732, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48732, MI are Cramer Junior High School, Verellen Elementary School and Llcbay Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48732 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48732, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48732, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cramer Junior High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9740
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9740
Grades: 5-8
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Verellen Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
612 Borton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9770
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9770
Grades: 2-4
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Llcbay Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1435 W Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: n/an/a
Detention Center
Special Education School
520 W Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 667-3209
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 667-3209
Grades: 3-12
| 10 students
Rank: n/an/a
800 Nebobish Ave
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9760
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9760
Grades: PK-1
| 242 students
48732, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9750
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9750
Grades: 4-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48732, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48732, MI include Cramer Junior High School, Verellen Elementary School and Llcbay Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48732?
5 public elementary schools are located in 48732.
What is the racial composition of students in 48732?
48732 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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