For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,084 students in Niles, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niles, MI are Eastside Connections School, Southside Special Educ School and Howardellis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Niles, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Niles have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Niles, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Grades: 4-12
| 55 students
Rank: #33.
Howardellis Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2788 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Grades: K-5
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1601 W Chicago Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #55.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2428 S 13th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Grades: 3-6
| 376 students
Rank: #66.
Ring Lardner Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 N 17th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Grades: 6-8
| 537 students
Rank: #77.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Grades: 6-12
| 108 students
Rank: #88.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Rank: n/an/a
1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Grades: PK-2
| 320 students
Niles, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 North 14th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2585
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2585
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
2740 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Grades: K-1
| 189 students
1441 Eagle Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Niles, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Niles, MI include Eastside Connections School, Southside Special Educ School and Howardellis Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Niles?
10 public elementary schools are located in Niles.
What is the racial composition of students in Niles?
Niles public elementary schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Niles are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Niles include: Eastside Connections School vs. Ballard Elementary School, Ballard Elementary School vs. Eastside Connections School, Merritt Elementary School vs. Ballard Elementary School
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