For the 2025 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 7,887 students in Barry County, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 270 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Barry County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Barry County, MI are Lee Elementary School, Northeastern Elementary School 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 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Barry County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 W Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9747
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9747
Gr: 2-3 | 435 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
519 E Grant St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Gr: K-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Thornapple Kellogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3885 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3394
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 990 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Gr: PK-12 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Gr: PK-5 | 304 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3675 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-7944
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-7944
Gr: 4-5 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10375 Green Lake Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3349
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3349
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8669 Brown Rd
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 374-2400
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 374-2400
Gr: 5-8 | 490 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Gr: 9-12 | 780 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Gr: 6-8 | 613 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Deltonkellogg High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10425 Panther Pride
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 330 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 S East St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Gr: K-5 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Deltonkellogg Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6325 Delton Rd
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1545
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1545
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1515.
Delton Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
327 N Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Gr: PK-4 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1616.
Fuller Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
251 Fuller St
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Gr: PK-2 | 210 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
Dk Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
327 N Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
9594 N 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Gr: PK-2 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
223 W Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Gr: PK-K | 138 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Mcfall Elementary School
Magnet School
509 W Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Gr: PK-1 | 511 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Tk Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3316 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Gr: PK
Barry County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 43 students
Hastings Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-6167
Lakewood Learning Center (Leap) (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
223 W. Braodway
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4430
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
223 West Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 367-4935
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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, Northeastern Elementary School and Thornapple Kellogg High School.
How many public schools are located in Barry County?
21 public schools are located in Barry County.
What percentage of students in Barry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Barry County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Barry County include: Deltonkellogg Middle School vs. Hastings Middle School, Deltonkellogg High School vs. Hastings High School, Thornapple Kellogg High School vs. Hastings High School
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