For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,779 students in Ada, MI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Ada, MI are Ada Elementary School, Eastern Middle School and Central Woodlands 56 School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ada, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ada have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ada, MI (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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 elementary schools in Ada, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ada, MI include Ada Elementary School, Eastern Middle School and Central Woodlands 56 School. Ada has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ada?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ada.
What is the racial composition of students in Ada?
Ada public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ada are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ada include: Ada Vista Elementary School vs. Ada Elementary School
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