For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 959 students in Hartford, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, MI are Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Hartford, MI (2026-27)
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 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%
Hartford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 East St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Gr: K-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Southwest Michigan Community School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
West Michigan Virtual - Hartford (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
36 W Main St
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hartford, MI include Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hartford?
3 public elementary schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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