Top Battle Creek Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 38 public schools in Battle Creek, MI, serving 15,142 students. Battle Creek has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Battle Creek, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Battle Creek have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Battle Creek, MI are Westlake Elementary School, Riverside Elementary School and Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 34% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is less than the Michigan public school average of 18:1.
Top Battle Creek, MI Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Westlake Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20%1184 24th St S10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Grades: K-4 | 427 students
- Riverside Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:9/Top 20%650 Riverside Dr10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Grades: PK-4 | 408 students
- Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change Charter School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30%2950 Mccracken10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(231) 215-6548
Grades: PK-8 | 141 students
- West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30%35 Hamblin Ave10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Grades: 9-12 | 260 students
- Wattles Park Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30%132 Wattles Rd S10
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Grades: K-4 | 339 students
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- Doris Klaussen Dev Center Special Education School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50%408 Jameson St10
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Grades: PK-12 | 262 students
- Sonoma Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50%4640 B Dr S10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Grades: K-4 | 344 students
- Lakeview Middle School Math: 32% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50%300 28th St S10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Grades: 5-8 | 1,339 student
- Beadle Lake Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%8175 C Dr N10
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Grades: PK-4 | 331 students
- Minges Brook School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:6/Top 50%435 Lincoln Hill Dr10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Grades: K-4 | 313 students
- Harper Creek Middle School Math: 31% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50%7290 B Dr N10
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Grades: 5-8 | 894 students
- Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School Math: 29% | Reading: 37%Rank:5/Bottom 50%8465 Pennfield Rd10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Grades: 3-5 | 459 students
- Pennfield Middle School Math: 26% | Reading: 32%Rank:5/Bottom 50%8587 Pennfield Rd10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Grades: 6-8 | 553 students
- Valley View Elementary School Math: 21% | Reading: 28%Rank:4/Bottom 50%960 Avenue A10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9760
Grades: PK-5 | 560 students
- Endeavor Charter Academy Charter School
Math: 21% | Reading: 27%Rank:4/Bottom 50%380 Helmer Rd N10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Grades: K-8 | 652 students
- Prairieview School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50%1675 Iroquois Ave10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Grades: K-4 | 297 students
- Arbor Academy Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:4/Bottom 50%55 Arbor St10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Grades: K-8 | 212 students
- Battle Creek Montessori Academy Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:4/Bottom 50%399 20th St N10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Grades: PK-8 | 162 students
- West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50%283 West Michigan Ave10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-0012
Grades: 6-8 | 30 students
- Springfield Middle School Math: 11% | Reading: 22%Rank:3/Bottom 50%1023 Avenue A10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Grades: 6-8 | 479 students
- Battle Creek Area Learning Center Alternative School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%15 Arbor St10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2460
Grades: 9-12 | 166 students
- Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50%100 Van Buren St W10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Grades: 8-12 | 183 students
- Ann J Kellogg School Math: 7% | Reading: 14%Rank:2/Bottom 50%306 Champion St10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Grades: 3-5 | 318 students
- Verona Elementary School Math: 8% | Reading: 9%Rank:2/Bottom 50%825 Capital Ave Ne10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Grades: 3-5 | 328 students
- Pennfield Senior High School Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%Rank:2/Bottom 50%8299 Pennfield Rd10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Grades: 9-12 | 739 students
- Northwestern Middle School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%Rank:1/Bottom 50%176 Limit St10
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9607
Grades: 6-8 | 410 students
- Battle Creek Central High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: 2%Rank:1/Bottom 50%100 Van Buren St W10
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Grades: 9-12 | 1,012 student
- Harper Creek High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50%12677 Beadle Lake Rd10
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Grades: 9-12 | 885 students
- Lakeview High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50%15060 Helmer Rd S10
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Grades: 9-12 | 1,383 student
- Battle Creek Mathsci Center Magnet School171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Grades: 8-12 | n/a student
- Calhoun Area Career Center Special Education School475 Roosevelt Ave E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Grades: 10-12 | n/a student
- Lamora Park School65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Grades: PK-2 | 219 students
- Michigan Youth Challenge Academy Alternative School5500 Armstrong Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 781-1250
Grades: 10 | 124 students
- Show 3 more public schools in Battle Creek, MI (out of 38 total schools)
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