Top 10 Best Montcalm County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 34 public schools serving 10,995 students in Montcalm County, MI (there are 9 private schools, serving 597 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Montcalm County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI are Lakeview Elementary School, Early College At Montcalm Community College and Baldwin Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montcalm County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Montcalm County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Montcalm County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Grades: PK-3
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Early College At Montcalm Community College
Magnet School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥80%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Grades: 11-12
| 73 students
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Heights School
Math: 47% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
821 West Oak St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Crest Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
622 South Cedar St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Link Learning Howard Citytri County
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Link Learning Lakeview
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #77.
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
719 36th St Sw
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #88.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
712 North Walnut St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #99.
Carson Citycrystal Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenville Senior High School
Math: 35% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
111 North Hillcrest St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Grades: 8-12
| 1,089 students
Rank: #1111.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Vandeinse Ave
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4724
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1212.
Tri County Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21338 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4338
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #1313.
Vestaburg Community High School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 35% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12420 Lincoln Lake Rd Ne
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #1515.
Greenville Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1321 Chase St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9361
Grades: 5-8
| 847 students
Rank: #1616.
Lakeview High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9800 Youngman Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Grades: 8-12
| 376 students
Rank: #1717.
Central Montcalm Middle High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 812 students
Rank: #1818.
Carson City Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Grades: PK-3
| 239 students
Rank: #1919.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #2020.
Lakeview Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Grades: 4-7
| 312 students
Rank: #2121.
Vestaburg Community Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #2222.
Seiter Education Service Center
Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 East Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4724
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: #2323.
Tri County Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
21350 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #2424.
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School
Math: 21% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1488 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Grades: 3-5
| 291 students
Rank: #2525.
Carson Citycrystal High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
213 East Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Grades: 9-12
| 260 students
Rank: #2626.
Link Learning Stantoncentral Montcalm
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #2727.
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
Math: 15% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
213 East Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3903
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
Rank: #2828.
Success Virtual Learning Centers Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Grades: 9-12
| 1,658 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson City Correctional Facility
Alternative School
10522 East Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
289 Saint Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Grades: PK-2
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Career Center
Vocational School
1550 West Sidney Rd
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5708
Grades: 10-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
Special Education School
618 W Main St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Grades: Inquire with school
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Satterlee School
Alternative School
8153 Satterlee Road
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Grades: 7-12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 28 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Montcalm County, MI

Montcalm County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
10274 East Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8404
Grades: K
| n/a students
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1480 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Grades: PK
| n/a students
9481 Jordan Road
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Grades: K-7
| 84 students
10260 South Sheridan Rd
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 225-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Grades: PK
| n/a students
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-5261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 W Main Street
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8315 Mill St
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 527-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
710 North State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
239 W. 1st Street
Trufant, MI 49347
(616) 984-2363
Grades: K-2
| 99 students
7100 Ave B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
7188 Avenue
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
200 Greenfield Street
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 427-5200
Grades: K
| 79 students
8153 Satterlee Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 712-6227
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI include Lakeview Elementary School, Early College At Montcalm Community College and Baldwin Heights School.
How many public schools are located in Montcalm County, MI?
34 public schools are located in Montcalm County, MI.
What percentage of students in Montcalm County, MI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Montcalm County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm County, MI?
Montcalm County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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