For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 4,163 students in Belding, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Belding, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Belding, MI are Woodview Elementary School, Belding Middle School and Belding High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belding, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Belding have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Belding, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Orchard St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Gr: 3-5 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Belding Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Ionia St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Belding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hall St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
9057 W Belding Rd, Ste 4
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Gr: 9-12 | 2,526 students Student-teacher ratio: 90:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Belding, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
850 Hall Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Gr: AE
1975 Orchard Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
315 W. Washington Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Belding, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Belding, MI include Woodview Elementary School, Belding Middle School and Belding High School.
How many public schools are located in Belding?
5 public schools are located in Belding.
What percentage of students in Belding go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Belding are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Belding?
Belding public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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