For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 10,787 students in Ionia County, MI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,084 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Ionia County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ionia County, MI are Pewamowestphalia Elementary School, Coon School and North Levalley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ionia County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ionia County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ionia County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pewamowestphalia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
430 W Jefferson St
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3488
Pewamo, MI 48873
(989) 593-3488
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
Coon School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6679 S State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #33.
North Levalley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 N State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Grades: K-5
| 14 students
Rank: #44.
Haynor School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1779 Haynor Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #55.
Saranac Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
250 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1200
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1200
Grades: PK-6
| 434 students
Rank: #66.
Saranac Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
150 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 405 students
Rank: #77.
Lakewood High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7223 Velte Rd
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8868
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8868
Grades: 8-12
| 492 students
Rank: #88.
Portland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Grades: 9-12
| 702 students
Rank: #99.
Westwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Grades: 3-5
| 405 students
Rank: #1010.
Freedom Acres School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2191 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
812 Washington Blvd
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8842
Lake Odessa, MI 48849
(616) 374-8842
Grades: 1-4
| 493 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Aa Rather School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Ionia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #1414.
Ionia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
438 Union St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #1515.
Rb Boyce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 N State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0571
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0571
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1616.
Portland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 Storz St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Grades: 6-8
| 415 students
Rank: #1717.
Belding Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Ionia St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #1818.
Woodview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Orchard St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Emerson School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Hackett St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 N Jefferson St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #2121.
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
435 Lou Lemke Ln
Muir, MI 48860
(616) 522-0005
Muir, MI 48860
(616) 522-0005
Grades: PK-5
| 188 students
Rank: #2222.
Douglas R Welch High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #2323.
Belding High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hall St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1727 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
100 W Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Grades: K-2
| 394 students
Rank: n/an/a
Handlon Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1728 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1576 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
9057 W Belding Rd
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Grades: 9-12
| 2,129 students
Rank: n/an/a
Michigan Reformatory
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1342 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Oakwood Elementary School
Magnet School
500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Grades: PK-2
| 497 students
Ionia County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
850 Hall Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Grades: AE
| n/a students
100 W Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Clarksville School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
220 1st St
Clarksville, MI 48815
(616) 693-2175
Clarksville, MI 48815
(616) 693-2175
Grades: K-5
| 114 students
Deerfield Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1755 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
830 Harrison St.
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Harker Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
234 Vosper St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1300
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 264 students
Heartlands Institute Of Technology High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
250 East Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Hubbardston Elementary School (Closed 2006)
Magnet School
305 Russell Street
Hubbardston, MI 48845
(989) 981-6660
Hubbardston, MI 48845
(989) 981-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 88 students
Independent Living Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
201 East Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
1975 Orchard Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Portland Community Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1100 Ionia Road
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2987
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2987
Grades: Inquire with school
| 47 students
Riverside Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
777 West Riverside Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Saranac Community Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
150 S. Pleasant Street
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Success - Ionia High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Threshold Academy (Closed 2015)
Charter School
5827 Orleans Rd
Orleans, MI 48865
(616) 761-2296
Orleans, MI 48865
(616) 761-2296
Grades: K-5
| 160 students
315 W. Washington Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ionia County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ionia County, MI include Pewamowestphalia Elementary School, Coon School and North Levalley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ionia County?
31 public schools are located in Ionia County.
What percentage of students in Ionia County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Ionia County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ionia County?
Ionia County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ionia County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ionia County include: Belding High School vs. Ionia High School, Portland High School vs. Ionia High School, Ionia High School vs. Portland High School
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