For the 2024 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 8,026 students in Barry County, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 215 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Barry County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Barry County, MI are Lee Elementary School, Barry Isd Special Education and Thornapple Kellogg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barry County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 West Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9747
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9747
Grades: 2-3
| 500 students
Rank: #22.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 West Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: PK-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Thornapple Kellogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3885 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3394
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3394
Grades: 9-12
| 974 students
Rank: #44.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3675 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-7944
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-7944
Grades: 4-5
| 438 students
Rank: #66.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
519 East Grant St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Grades: K-5
| 318 students
Rank: #77.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8669 Brown Rd
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 374-2400
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 374-2400
Grades: 5-8
| 502 students
Rank: #88.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 South Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Grades: K-5
| 258 students
Rank: #99.
Hastings High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 West South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #1010.
Deltonkellogg High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 Panther Pride
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #1111.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 West Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Grades: 6-8
| 581 students
Rank: #1212.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 South East St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Grades: K-5
| 268 students
Rank: #1313.
Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
507 West Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Grades: PK
| 0 students
Rank: #1414.
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10375 Green Lake Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3349
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3349
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Rank: #1515.
Deltonkellogg Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Delton Rd
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1545
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1545
Grades: 5-8
| 322 students
Rank: #1616.
Fuller Street Elementary School
Magnet School
251 Fuller St
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Grades: PK-2
| 247 students
Rank: #1717.
Delton Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
327 North Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Grades: PK-4
| 399 students
Rank: #1818.
Dk Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
327 North Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: n/an/a
9594 North 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Grades: PK-2
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
223 W Broadway
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Grades: PK-K
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mcfall Elementary School
Magnet School
509 West Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Grades: PK-1
| 482 students
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
535 West Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hastings Area Schools Alternative Education High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
520 West South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 43 students
Hastings Virtual Academy (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lakewood Learning Center (Leap) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
223 W. Braodway
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Grades: 8-12
| 35 students
231 South Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Grades: PK
| n/a students
223 West Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Barry County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Barry County, MI include Lee Elementary School, Barry Isd Special Education and Thornapple Kellogg High School.
How many public schools are located in Barry County, MI?
21 public schools are located in Barry County, MI.
What percentage of students in Barry County, MI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Barry County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County, MI?
Barry County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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