For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,336 students in Hartford, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, MI are Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School Street
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7005
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7005
Grades: 6-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Woodside Drive
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #33.
Hartford High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 386 students
Rank: #44.
Hartford Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Grades: 6-8
| 307 students
Hartford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
15 East St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Grades: K-2
| 317 students
Southwest Michigan Community School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Grades: 6-12
| 71 students
West Michigan Virtual - Hartford (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
36 W Main St
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Grades: 3-5
| 311 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hartford, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, MI include Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford High School.
How many public schools are located in Hartford, MI?
4 public schools are located in Hartford, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford, MI?
Hartford, MI public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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