For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,997 students in Portland, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 724 private students). 73% of all K-12 students in Portland, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Portland, MI are Portland High School, Westwood Elementary School and Portland Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Portland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Portland, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portland High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Ionia Rd
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2981
Grades: 9-12
| 688 students
Rank: #22.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
883 Cross St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2989
Grades: 3-5
| 423 students
Rank: #33.
Portland Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
745 Storz St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2985
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Oak St
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2991
Grades: PK-2
| 476 students
Portland, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Portland Community Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1100 Ionia Road
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2987
Portland, MI 48875
(517) 647-2987
Grades: Inquire with school
| 47 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portland, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Portland, MI include Portland High School, Westwood Elementary School and Portland Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Portland?
4 public schools are located in Portland.
What percentage of students in Portland go to public school?
73% of all K-12 students in Portland are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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