For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,338 students in 49057, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49057, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 49057 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49057, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 37% (majority Black).
Best 49057, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Gr: K-5 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Hartford High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Hartford Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49057, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49057, MI include Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford High School.
How many public schools are located in 49057?
4 public schools are located in 49057.
What is the racial composition of students in 49057?
49057 public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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