For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 550 students in 49021, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 49021, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49021, MI are Bellevue Jrsr High School and Bellevue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49021 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49021, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 49021, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Jrsr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
576 Love Hwy
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9413
Gr: 7-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Bellevue Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Capital Ave
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9435
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9435
Gr: PK-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
49021, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 West St
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9401
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 763-9401
Gr: PK
3754 Lacey Road
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 758-3361
Bellevue, MI 49021
(269) 758-3361
Gr: K-5 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49021, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49021, MI include Bellevue Jrsr High School and Bellevue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49021?
2 public schools are located in 49021.
What percentage of students in 49021 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 49021 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49021?
49021 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).
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