For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,189 students in 49420, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 124 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 49420, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49420, MI are Hart Middle School, Spitler Elementary School and Hart High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49420 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49420, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49420, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Grades: 5-8
| 377 students
Rank: #22.
Spitler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6340
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6340
Grades: K-4
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Hart High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
49420, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
844 Griswold
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
306 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6330
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6330
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Onwsesd (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
844 Griswold Street
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 898-1606
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 898-1606
Grades: PK
| n/a students
306 Johnson St West
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6330
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6330
Grades: 2-4
| n/a students
6023 N. 72nd Avenue
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-8199
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-8199
Grades: K-12
| 130 students
844 South Griswold St
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Oisd Developmental Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
302 Johnson St West
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5651
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49420, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49420, MI include Hart Middle School, Spitler Elementary School and Hart High School.
How many public schools are located in 49420?
3 public schools are located in 49420.
What percentage of students in 49420 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 49420 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49420?
49420 public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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