- Whitmore Lake Elementary School — 0.8 mi · Grades K–6 · 401 students
- Whitmore Lake High School — 1.5 mi · Grades 7–12 · 271 students
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| Metric | Whitmore Lake Public School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 652 | 3,544 | ↓ Smaller than avg |
| Number of Schools | 2 | 7 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $22,450/yr | $17,619/yr | ↑ 27% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | Not rated | — | Not comparable |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitmore Lake Public School District (this district) | Not rated | — | 652 |
| Pinckney Community Schools | 8/10 | 73rd | 2,132 |
| Brighton Area Schools | 10/10 | 97th | 5,804 |
| South Lyon Community Schools | 9/10 | 89th | 8,470 |
About Whitmore Lake Public School District
Zip code 48189 in Whitmore Lake, Michigan is served by Whitmore Lake Public School District for public school enrollment. The district covers grades Pre-K – 12th. This page provides a data-driven overview of Whitmore Lake Public School District’s funding levels, size, rating, and what families should know before enrolling or making a housing decision in this area.
About this district’s rating
Whitmore Lake Public School District does not have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating yet. Our ratings rank each district’s state reading and math proficiency against the other districts in Michigan that this site covers, and Whitmore Lake Public School District was not part of that comparison when the Michigan ratings were last calculated. That says nothing about its schools’ results — the Michigan state report card publishes them, and families should review it, contact the district and visit schools before making a housing or enrollment decision.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 48189
Children in zip code 48189 are assigned to Whitmore Lake Public School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 48189, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact Whitmore Lake Public School District at (734)449-4464 or visit www.wlps.net. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Michigan districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in Whitmore Lake
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because Whitmore Lake Public School District serves zip code 48189, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 48189 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Michigan, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support Whitmore Lake Public School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 48189.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments and phone numbers are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring; per-pupil spending comes from the US Census Bureau's Annual Survey of School System Finances, released about two years after the fiscal year it covers. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with Whitmore Lake Public School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 48189 data.