For the 2025 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 11,571 students in Montcalm County, MI (there are 8 private schools, serving 565 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Montcalm County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI are Early College At Montcalm Community College, Cedar Crest Elementary School and Baldwin Heights School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montcalm County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Montcalm County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montcalm County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Early College At Montcalm Community College
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Gr: 11-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Crest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
622 S Cedar St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Heights School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 W Oak St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12420 Lincoln Lake Rd Ne
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Link Learning Howard Citytri County
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Link Learning Lakeview
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Link Learning Stantoncentral Montcalm
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 114:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Satterlee School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8153 Satterlee Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Gr: 7-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
712 N Walnut St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1321 Chase St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9361
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9361
Gr: 5-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Carson City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Gr: PK-3 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 Youngman Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Gr: 8-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Tri County Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21502 W Kendaville Rd
Pierson, MI 49339
(231) 937-4380
Pierson, MI 49339
(231) 937-4380
Gr: K-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Greenville Senior High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 N Hillcrest St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Gr: 8-12 | 1,086 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1717.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 E Van Deinse St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Gr: K-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1818.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Gr: PK-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1919.
Vestaburg Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2020.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Gr: 4-7 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Tri County Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21338 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4338
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4338
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
Vestaburg Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2323.
Tri County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21350 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2424.
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 4-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2525.
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
719 36th St Sw
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Seiter Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4826
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4826
Gr: PK-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2727.
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1488 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2828.
Carson Citycrystal High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2929.
Central Montcalm Middle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1480 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 738 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3030.
Success Virtual Learning Centers Of Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Gr: 9-12 | 1,804 student Student-teacher ratio: 69:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Carson City Correctional Facility
Alternative School
10522 E Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
289 Saint Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Career Center
Vocational School
1550 W Sidney Rd
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5708
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5708
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
Special Education School
618 W Main St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-6158
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-6158
Gr: Inquire with school | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg
Alternative School
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Montcalm County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Boyer Road Correctional Facilty Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10274 East Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Gr: 9-12
1480 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Gr: PK
9481 Jordan Road
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Gr: K-7 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Harold O. Steele Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10260 South Sheridan Rd
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 225-6162
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 225-6162
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Isd Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Gr: PK
Link Learning Edmoremontabellavestaburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(616) 244-3547
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
115 W Main Street
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
8315 Mill St
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 527-4900
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 527-4900
Gr: PK-6 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
710 North State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Gr: K-2 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
239 W. 1st Street
Trufant, MI 49347
(616) 984-2363
Trufant, MI 49347
(616) 984-2363
Gr: K-2 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 7%
7100 Ave B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Gr: 6-8 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
200 Greenfield Street
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 427-5200
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 427-5200
Gr: K | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
West Michigan Virtual - Greenville High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
8153 Satterlee Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 712-6227
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 712-6227
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI include Early College At Montcalm Community College, Cedar Crest Elementary School and Baldwin Heights School.
How many public schools are located in Montcalm County?
35 public schools are located in Montcalm County.
What percentage of students in Montcalm County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Montcalm County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm County?
Montcalm County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Montcalm County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montcalm County include: Carson Citycrystal High School vs. Central Montcalm Middle High School, Lincoln Heights Elementary School vs. Baldwin Heights School, Central Montcalm Middle High School vs. Carson Citycrystal High School
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