For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 712 students in Indian River, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Indian River, MI are Cop Esd Programs, Inland Lakes Secondary School and Inland Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Indian River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Indian River, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 338 students
Rank: #33.
Inland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Indian River, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Inland Lakes Alternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: 9-12
| 8 students
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Indian River, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Indian River, MI include Cop Esd Programs, Inland Lakes Secondary School and Inland Lakes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Indian River?
3 public elementary schools are located in Indian River.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River?
Indian River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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