For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,063 students in Stanton, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stanton, MI are Isdlocal Center Programs, Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School and Central Montcalm Middle High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanton, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Stanton have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% 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 Stanton, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 E Van Deinse St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4810
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1488 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Grades: 3-5
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Central Montcalm Middle High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1480 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 738 students
Stanton, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2402
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1480 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
Isd Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Grades: PK
| n/a students
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-5261
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-5261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
710 North State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Stanton, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Stanton, MI include Isdlocal Center Programs, Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School and Central Montcalm Middle High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Stanton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Stanton.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanton?
Stanton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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