For the 2024 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 6,064 students in Montcalm County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montcalm County, MI are Cedar Crest Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montcalm County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montcalm County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Crest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
622 South Cedar St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #22.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Grades: PK-3
| 335 students
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Heights School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 West Oak St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Grades: PK-5
| 511 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12420 Lincoln Lake Rd Ne
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Grades: PK-5
| 428 students
Rank: #55.
Carson Citycrystal Alternative Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Grades: 6-12
| 49 students
Rank: #66.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
712 North Walnut St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #77.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1321 Chase St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9361
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9361
Grades: 5-8
| 847 students
Rank: #88.
Carson City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Grades: PK-3
| 239 students
Rank: #99.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 E Vandeinse Ave
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4724
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4724
Grades: K-12
| 75 students
Rank: #1010.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Grades: PK-12
| 132 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Grades: 4-7
| 312 students
Rank: #1212.
Vestaburg Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Rank: #1313.
Tri County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21350 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #1414.
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1488 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Grades: 3-5
| 291 students
Rank: #1515.
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 East Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3903
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3903
Grades: 4-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1616.
Central Montcalm Middle High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1480 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 812 students
Rank: #1717.
Seiter Education Service Center
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 East Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4724
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4724
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
289 Saint Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Grades: PK-2
| 302 students
Montcalm County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boyer Road Correctional Facilty Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10274 East Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8404
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8404
Grades: K
| n/a students
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2402
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1480 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Flat River Academy Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
9481 Jordan Road
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Grades: K-7
| 84 students
Harold O. Steele Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10260 South Sheridan Rd
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 225-6162
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 225-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Isd Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Link Learning Edmoremontabellavestaburg (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(616) 244-3547
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-5261
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-5261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 W Main Street
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Palo Community School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
8315 Mill St
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 527-4900
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 527-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
710 North State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
239 W. 1st Street
Trufant, MI 49347
(616) 984-2363
Trufant, MI 49347
(616) 984-2363
Grades: K-2
| 99 students
Vestaburg Community Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
7100 Ave B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
7188 Avenue
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
200 Greenfield Street
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 427-5200
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 427-5200
Grades: K
| 79 students
West Michigan Virtual - Greenville High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
8153 Satterlee Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 712-6227
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 712-6227
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montcalm County, MI include Cedar Crest Elementary School, Lakeview Elementary School and Baldwin Heights School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montcalm County, MI?
18 public elementary schools are located in Montcalm County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm County, MI?
Montcalm County, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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