Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49107

The 49107 zip code area is home to 6 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 2 alternative schools. The data reveals a mix of high-performing and struggling schools, with Moccasin Elementary School and Buchanan Middle School standing out as top-ranked institutions in the state, while the alternative schools, Buchanan Virtual Academy and Buchanan Step Up, face significant challenges with low graduation rates and high chronic absenteeism.

Moccasin Elementary and Buchanan Middle School consistently perform well, with high test scores, low chronic absenteeism, and strong rankings among Michigan schools. In contrast, Buchanan High School struggles with Math proficiency, despite its strengths in English Language Arts and SAT/Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

The data also reveals significant disparities between the regular and alternative schools in the 49107 zip code. The alternative schools, Buchanan Virtual Academy and Buchanan Step Up, have much lower graduation rates, higher dropout rates, and struggle with higher chronic absenteeism and lower test scores compared to the regular schools in the Buchanan Community Schools district.