For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 749 students in Carson City, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 175 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Carson City, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Carson City, MI are Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy, Carson City Elementary School and Carson Citycrystal High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 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 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Carson City, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
Carson City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Grades: PK-3
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Carson Citycrystal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #44.
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Grades: 4-8
| 256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson City Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10522 E Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Carson City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boyer Road Correctional Facilty Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10274 East Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
115 W Main Street
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Carson City, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Carson City, MI include Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy, Carson City Elementary School and Carson Citycrystal High School.
How many public schools are located in Carson City?
5 public schools are located in Carson City.
What percentage of students in Carson City go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Carson City are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City?
Carson City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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