For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,157 students in Ada, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,104 private students). 74% of all K-12 students in Ada, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%). Ada has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Ada, MI are Ada Elementary School, Central Middle School and Eastern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ada, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ada have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ada, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ada Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
731 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8940
Grades: PK-4
| 333 students
Rank: #22.
Central Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5810 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8750
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8750
Grades: 7-8
| 521 students
Rank: #33.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Pettis Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8850
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8850
Grades: 6-8
| 563 students
Rank: #44.
Eastern High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Pettis Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8830
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8830
Grades: 9-12
| 819 students
Rank: #55.
Central Woodlands 56 School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 Alta Dale Ave Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8790
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8790
Grades: 5-6
| 456 students
Rank: #66.
Ada Vista Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7192 Bradfield Ave Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8970
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8970
Grades: K-4
| 465 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ada, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ada, MI include Ada Elementary School, Central Middle School and Eastern Middle School. Ada has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public schools are located in Ada, MI?
6 public schools are located in Ada, MI.
What percentage of students in Ada, MI go to public school?
74% of all K-12 students in Ada, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ada, MI?
Ada, MI public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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