For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,006 students in Buchanan, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buchanan, MI are Moccasin Elementary School, Buchanan Step Up and Buchanan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Buchanan, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Moccasin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Moccasin St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408
Gr: 2-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Gr: 5-7 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Ottawa Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ottawa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8409
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8409
Gr: PK-1 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Buchanan, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Buchanan, MI include Moccasin Elementary School, Buchanan Step Up and Buchanan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buchanan?
5 public elementary schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Buchanan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Buchanan include: Buchanan Step Up vs. Buchanan Virtual Academy, Buchanan Virtual Academy vs. Buchanan Step Up
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