For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,446 students in Hamilton, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MI are Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School and Bentheim Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hamilton have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Hamilton, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Gr: 5-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Bentheim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Hamilton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pioneer Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Hamilton, MI include Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School and Bentheim Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hamilton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Hamilton.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton?
Hamilton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Hamilton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Hamilton include: Hamilton Elementary School vs. Bentheim Elementary School, Bentheim Elementary School vs. Hamilton Elementary School
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