For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 3,164 students in 48864, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in 48864, MI are Okemos High School and Michigan Connections Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 48864 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in 48864, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 48864 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is more than the Michigan average of 84%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Okemos High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48864, MI Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Okemos High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,519 students
Rank: #22.
Michigan Connections Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 507-5390
Grades: K-12
| 1,645 students
48864, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5200
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
1826 Osage
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 706-5020
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Nextech High School Of Lansing (Closed 2024)
Charter School
2175 University Park Drive
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Okemos, MI 48864
(517) 347-7793
Grades: 9-12
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 48864, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in 48864, MI include Okemos High School and Michigan Connections Academy.
How many public high schools are located in 48864?
2 public high schools are located in 48864.
What is the racial composition of students in 48864?
48864 public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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