For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,462 students in 48842, MI (there are , serving 265 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 48842, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48842, MI are Wilcox Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School and Holt Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 48842 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48842, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48842, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wilcox Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1650 Laurelwood Dr
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0249
Grades: K-4
| 351 students
Rank: #22.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5776 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4224
Grades: K-4
| 390 students
Rank: #33.
Holt Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5885 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-2162
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-2162
Grades: 9-12
| 1,569 students
Rank: #44.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4429 Sycamore St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2185
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2185
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #55.
Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Bond Ave
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2106
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2106
Grades: K-4
| 391 students
Rank: #66.
Washington Woods Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2055 S Washington Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0250
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-0250
Grades: 5-6
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Holt Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1784 Aurelius Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-7117
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-7117
Grades: 7-8
| 701 students
Rank: #88.
Hope Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Park Ln
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2194
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-2194
Grades: 5-6
| 338 students
48842, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edtrek Elementary School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
4610 Spahr Avenue
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-3329
Grades: 9-12
| 66 students
Holt Central High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
2168 Cedar St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 699-1515
Grades: 9-12
| 160 students
4552 Spahr St
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-3411
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-3411
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5780 Holt Rd
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4370
Holt, MI 48842
(517) 694-4370
Grades: 12
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48842, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48842, MI include Wilcox Elementary School, Horizon Elementary School and Holt Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 48842?
8 public schools are located in 48842.
What percentage of students in 48842 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 48842 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48842?
48842 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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