For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 2,601 students in Osceola County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, MI are Pine River Area Elementary School, Muskegon River Youth Home and Pineview Homes. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Osceola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 W Gilbert St
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Gr: PK-3 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Muskegon River Youth Home
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Long Ln
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #33.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 W Main St
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-6251
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-6251
Gr: K-5 | 209 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Reed City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Gr: 5-8 | 470 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Pine River Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Gr: 4-7 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2213 20 Mile Rd
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Gr: 6-12 | 216 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Evart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Cedar St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5595
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5595
Gr: PK-4 | 340 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #99.
Gt Norman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Evart Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Hemlock St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Gr: 5-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1111.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Gr: K-12 | 35 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Osceola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashmun School @ Eagle Village (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5585
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5585
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
400 S. Division Street
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5191
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5191
Gr: K | 115 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Marion Alternative Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 0
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Gr: Inquire with school
225 West Church
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Reed City Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
829 S Chestnut Suite B
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
238 W. Lincoln Street
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Gr: 4-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 5%
107 Bremer St
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-3251
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-3251
Gr: 3-5 | 208 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Osceola County, MI include Pine River Area Elementary School, Muskegon River Youth Home and Pineview Homes.
How many public elementary schools are located in Osceola County?
12 public elementary schools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Osceola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Osceola County include: Pine River Area Elementary School vs. Evart Elementary School, Gt Norman Elementary School vs. Evart Elementary School, Evart Elementary School vs. Gt Norman Elementary School
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