For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,434 students in Kingsley, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 67 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Kingsley, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Kingsley, MI are Kingsley Area Middle School, Kingsley Area Elementary School and Kingsley Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingsley, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Kingsley have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kingsley, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingsley Area Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
403 Blair St
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5261
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5261
Grades: 5-8
| 483 students
Rank: #22.
Kingsley Area Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
311 Clark St
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5261
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5261
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #33.
Kingsley Area High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7475 Kingsley Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5262
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5262
Grades: 9-12
| 407 students
Kingsley, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Pugsley Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7401 Walton Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5253
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5253
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kingsley, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Kingsley, MI include Kingsley Area Middle School, Kingsley Area Elementary School and Kingsley Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Kingsley?
3 public schools are located in Kingsley.
What percentage of students in Kingsley go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Kingsley are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kingsley?
Kingsley public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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