For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,056 students in 49301, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,151 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in 49301, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49301, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 49301 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 49301, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49301, MI Public Schools (2025)
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
| 310 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
| 510 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
| 561 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
| 767 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
| 451 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
| 457 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49301, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49301, MI include Ada Elementary School, Central Middle School and Eastern Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49301?
6 public schools are located in 49301.
What percentage of students in 49301 go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in 49301 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49301?
49301 public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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