For the 2026-27 school year, there are 15 public high schools serving 5,979 students in Montcalm County, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Montcalm County, MI are Early College At Montcalm Community College, Satterlee School and Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montcalm County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Montcalm County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Montcalm County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 53%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Greenville Senior High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Montcalm County (2026-27)
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 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
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 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
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
Rank: #44.
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 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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 | 1,044 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-6264
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-6264
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
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 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
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: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
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 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
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 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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
Montcalm Area Career Center
Vocational School
1550 W Sidney Rd
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Gr: 10-12
Rank: n/an/a
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School
Alternative School
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 high schools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Montcalm County, MI include Early College At Montcalm Community College, Satterlee School and Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Montcalm County?
20 public high schools are located in Montcalm County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm County?
Montcalm County public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Montcalm County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Montcalm County include: Carson Citycrystal High School vs. Central Montcalm Middle High School, Tri County Senior High School vs. Greenville Senior High School, Central Montcalm Middle High School vs. Carson Citycrystal High School
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