For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,904 students in 48837, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48837, MI are Willow Ridge Elementary School, Eaton County Youth Facility and Leon W Hayes Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48837 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48837, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 48837, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12840 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5775
Gr: K-4 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Eaton County Youth Facility
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
822 Courthouse Dr
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5403
Gr: 3-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12620 Nixon Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Gr: 5-6 | 810 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Tc Holbrook Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Jones St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5480
Gr: K-4 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Strange School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8981 Oneida Rd
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-7005
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 627-7005
Gr: K-6 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 5%
48837, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
950 Jenne St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5740
Gr: PK-K | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
310 Greenwood St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5600
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5600
Gr: K-5
220 Lamson St
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Grand Ledge, MI 48837
(517) 925-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 48837, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 48837, MI include Willow Ridge Elementary School, Eaton County Youth Facility and Leon W Hayes Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48837?
5 public elementary schools are located in 48837.
What is the racial composition of students in 48837?
48837 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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