For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,509 students in Cedar Springs, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 27 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Cedar Springs, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cedar Springs, MI are Cedar Springs High School, New Beginnings Alternative High School and Red Hawk Intermediate. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cedar Springs, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Cedar Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cedar Springs, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 E Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1200
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,049 students
Rank: #22.
New Beginnings Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
204 E Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1203
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-1203
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Rank: #33.
Red Hawk Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 E Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-7330
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-7330
Grades: 6
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 E Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-0350
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-0350
Grades: 2-3
| 446 students
Rank: #55.
Cedar Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4873 16 Mile Rd Ne
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9100
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9100
Grades: 7-8
| 489 students
Rank: #66.
Cedar View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
204 E Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Grades: 4-6
| 455 students
Rank: #77.
Creative Technologies Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pine St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-4905
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-4905
Grades: PK-12
| 323 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Trails Elementary School
Magnet School
204 E Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9884
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9884
Grades: PK-1
| 495 students
Cedar Springs, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Grades: 2-4
| 710 students
R1ts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-0580
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-0580
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cedar Springs, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Cedar Springs, MI include Cedar Springs High School, New Beginnings Alternative High School and Red Hawk Intermediate.
How many public schools are located in Cedar Springs?
8 public schools are located in Cedar Springs.
What percentage of students in Cedar Springs go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Cedar Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cedar Springs?
Cedar Springs public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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