For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 553 students in Colon, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colon, MI are Colon Elementary School and Colon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colon, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Colon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Colon, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Colon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dallas St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Grades: 6-12
| 271 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Colon, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colon, MI include Colon Elementary School and Colon High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Colon?
3 public elementary schools are located in Colon.
What is the racial composition of students in Colon?
Colon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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