For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,167 students in 49315, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49315, MI are Brown Elementary School, Countryside Elementary School and Marshall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49315 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49315, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49315, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8064 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6200
Gr: K-4 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Countryside Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
8200 Eastern Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6900
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6900
Gr: K-4 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Marshall Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1756 64th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6300
Gr: PK-4 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Byron Center West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8654 Homerich Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Gr: 6-9 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Gr: K-8 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 84th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6400
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6400
Gr: 3-7 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Byron Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9930 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Gr: K-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
8638 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6800
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6800
Gr: K-4 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49315, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49315, MI include Brown Elementary School, Countryside Elementary School and Marshall Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49315?
8 public elementary schools are located in 49315.
What is the racial composition of students in 49315?
49315 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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