For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 729 students in Indian River, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Indian River, MI are Cop Esd Programs, Inland Lakes Elementary School and Inland Lakes Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Indian River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Indian River, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Inland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Indian River, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Indian River, MI include Cop Esd Programs, Inland Lakes Elementary School and Inland Lakes Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Indian River?
3 public schools are located in Indian River.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River?
Indian River public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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