Top Buchanan Public Schools
- For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Buchanan, MI, serving 1,574 students. Buchanan has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
- Buchanan, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
- The top ranked public schools in Buchanan, MI are Moccasin Elementary School, Buchanan Middle School and Buchanan High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less 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 Buchanan, MI Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Moccasin Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50%410 Moccasin St10
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408
Grades: 2-4 | 339 students
- Buchanan Middle School Math: 34% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50%610 West 4th St10
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Grades: 5-7 | 355 students
- Buchanan High School Math: 26% | Reading: 28%Rank:5/Bottom 50%401 West Chicago St10
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Grades: 8-12 | 569 students
- Buchanan Virtual Academy Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%Rank:4/Bottom 50%401 W Chicago St10
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8400
Grades: 5-12 | 63 students
- Buchanan Step Up Alternative School
Magnet School401 West Chicago Street
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12 | 23 students
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