For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,762 students in Rockwood, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockwood, MI are Chapman Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School and Shumate Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rockwood, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Rockwood have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% 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 Rockwood, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Chapman Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
31500 Olmstead Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 444 students
Rank: #22.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14473 Middle Gibraltar Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 385 students
Rank: #33.
Shumate Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30448 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7600
Grades: 6-8
| 824 students
Rank: #44.
Lakeshore Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30550 W Jefferson Ave
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7090
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rockwood, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Downriver High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
33211 Mccann Rd
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7080
Grades: 7-12
| 40 students
Gibraltar Early Child Education Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
21762 Harding St
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Rockwood, MI 48173
(734) 379-7070
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Rockwood, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Rockwood, MI include Chapman Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School and Shumate Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Rockwood?
4 public elementary schools are located in Rockwood.
What is the racial composition of students in Rockwood?
Rockwood public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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