Best Caledonia Public Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,634 students in Caledonia, MI. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Caledonia, MI are Caledonia Elementary School, Emmons Lake Elementary School and Dutton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Caledonia, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Caledonia have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Caledonia, MI (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9770 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8181
Gr: K-4 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Emmons Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8950 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 528-8100
Gr: K-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Dutton Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3820 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 698-8982
Gr: PK-4 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Paris Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4690 Paris Ridge Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-7033
Gr: K-4 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9230 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8649
Gr: 5-6 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Explorer Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2307 68th St Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 554-0302
Gr: K-5 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
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Caledonia, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9749 Duncan Lake Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8117
8948 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8236
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
6100 E Paris Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 610-0031
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Caledonia, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Caledonia, MI include Caledonia Elementary School, Emmons Lake Elementary School and Dutton Elementary School. Caledonia has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Caledonia?
6 public elementary schools are located in Caledonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Caledonia?
Caledonia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Caledonia are often viewed compared to one another?

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