For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 4,820 students in Rockford, MI. The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockford, MI are Valley View Elementary School, Rockford Spanish Immersion and Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockford, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Rockford, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
405 Summit Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6366
Grades: K-5
| 617 students
Rank: #22.
Rockford Spanish Immersion
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Grades: K-5
| 306 students
Rank: #33.
Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6849 Young Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6340
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6340
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Crestwood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6350 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6346
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6346
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Roguewood Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3900 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6374
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
Rank: #66.
North Rockford Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
397 E Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 914 students
Rank: #77.
Meadow Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 Courtland Dr Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6342
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cannonsburg Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4894 Sturgis Ave Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6344
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6344
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
156 Lewis St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6360
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1010.
East Rockford Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8615 9 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Grades: 6-8
| 785 students
Rockford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Rfc Alternative Education Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
4100 Kroes
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6348
Grades: 9
| 12 students
4100 Kroes St Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6322
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6322
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rockford, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockford, MI include Valley View Elementary School, Rockford Spanish Immersion and Lakes Elementary School. Rockford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockford?
10 public elementary schools are located in Rockford.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockford?
Rockford public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% 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 Rockford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Rockford include: Parkside Elementary School vs. Valley View Elementary School, Valley View Elementary School vs. Parkside Elementary School
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