For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 2,632 students in 48846, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 136 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 48846, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 48846, MI are Coon School, North Levalley Elementary School and Haynor School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48846 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48846, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48846, MI Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coon School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6679 S State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Gr: K-6 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #22.
North Levalley Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 N State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Gr: K-5 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Haynor School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1779 Haynor Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Gr: K-6 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
Rank: #44.
Freedom Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2191 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Aa Rather School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
380 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Douglas R Welch High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Ionia High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Gr: 9-12 | 774 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Rb Boyce Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 N State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0571
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0571
Gr: PK-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Ionia Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
438 Union St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1010.
Emerson School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
645 Hackett St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Jefferson School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 N Jefferson St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1727 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Handlon Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1728 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia County Career Center
Vocational School
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
1576 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Gr: 9-12 | 3 students
48846, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Deerfield Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1755 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Gr: 9-12
Heartlands Institute Of Technology High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
250 East Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Gr: 9-12
Independent Living Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
201 East Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Gr: Inquire with school | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Michigan Reformatory (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1342 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Riverside Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
777 West Riverside Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Gr: 9-12
Success - Ionia High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Gr: 9-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48846, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48846, MI include Coon School, North Levalley Elementary School and Haynor School.
How many public schools are located in 48846?
15 public schools are located in 48846.
What percentage of students in 48846 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 48846 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48846?
48846 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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