Olivet Community Schools

255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076-9498
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,239 students in Olivet Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Olivet Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
1,239 Students
1,369,239 Students
# Teachers
74 Teachers
82,996 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Olivet Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#247 out of 862 school districts
(Top 30%)
34%
35%
51%
45%
43%
38%
82%
81%
(2022-23)
25.1%
33.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.57
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
92%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,396 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,606. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,295 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,396
$18,606
Spending / Student
$12,295
$17,784

Best Olivet Community Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fern Persons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4425 W Butterfield Hwy
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-4611
Gr: PK-3 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Olivet Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-9953
Gr: 4-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Olivet High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 First St
Olivet, MI 49076
(269) 749-3671
Gr: 9-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Olivet Community Schools?
Olivet Community Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,239 students.
What is the rank of Olivet Community Schools?
Olivet Community Schools is ranked #263 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Olivet Community Schools?
92% of Olivet Community Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Olivet Community Schools?
Olivet Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Olivet Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,295 is less than the state median of $17,784. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,239 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 82% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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