For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,348 students in Jenison, MI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Jenison, MI are Bauerwood School, Jia Elementary School and Rosewood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jenison, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jenison have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jenison, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bauerwood School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1443 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1408
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1408
Grades: K-6
| 503 students
Rank: #22.
Jia Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Grades: K-5
| 53 students
Rank: #33.
Rosewood School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2370 Tyler St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-0011
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-0011
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
Rank: #44.
Pinewood School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2405 Chippewa St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1407
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1407
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Sandy Hill School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1990 Baldwin St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1404
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1404
Grades: K-6
| 422 students
Rank: #66.
Bursley School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1195 Port Sheldon St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-2200
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-2200
Grades: K-6
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Jenison Innovation Academy
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Grades: 6-12
| 150 students
Jenison, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Connie St.
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jenison, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jenison, MI include Bauerwood School, Jia Elementary School and Rosewood School. Jenison has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jenison?
7 public elementary schools are located in Jenison.
What is the racial composition of students in Jenison?
Jenison public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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