For the 2024-25 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 5,340 students in Hillsdale County, MI (there are 8 private schools, serving 435 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Hillsdale County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hillsdale County, MI are Horizon Alternative School, Jonesville Pathways and Jonesville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hillsdale County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hillsdale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hillsdale County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Horizon Alternative School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Jonesville Pathways
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
202 Wright St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-7304
Grades: 6-12
| 79 students
Rank: #33.
Jonesville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Adrian Rd
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-9934
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-9934
Grades: 9-12
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Williams Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
440 Adrian Rd
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-9175
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-9175
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #55.
Will Carleton Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2001 W Hallett Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2000
Grades: K-12
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Greenfield School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1812
Grades: PK-12
| 39 students
Rank: #77.
Davis Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
30 N West St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4326
Grades: 5-8
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
Camdenfrontier K12 School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4971 W Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Grades: K-12
| 452 students
Rank: #99.
Jonesville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Chicago St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-3210
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-3210
Grades: 6-8
| 278 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Gier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Spring St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7347
Grades: K-4
| 454 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Reynolds Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
221 Strong St
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2188
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2188
Grades: K-6
| 387 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Hillsdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
30 S Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 439-4320
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Reading High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Chestnut St
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2142
Reading, MI 49274
(517) 283-2142
Grades: 7-12
| 309 students
Rank: #1414.
Bailey Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59 S Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Grades: PK-K
| 25 students
Rank: #1515.
Hillsdale Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
160 Mechanic Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4625
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4625
Grades: K-8
| 88 students
Rank: #1616.
Pittsford Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9304 Hamilton Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3481
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3481
Grades: 6-12
| 198 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
North Adamsjerome Middlehigh School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4555 Knowles Rd
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
Grades: 6-12
| 200 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Pittsford Area Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9304 Hamilton Rd
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3481
Pittsford, MI 49271
(517) 523-3481
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Waldron Area Schools
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Grades: K-12
| 261 students
Rank: #2020.
Litchfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Williams St
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Grades: 6-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2121.
North Adamsjerome Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4555 12 Knowles Rd
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
North Adams, MI 49262
(517) 689-1701
Grades: PK-5
| 176 students
Rank: #2222.
Litchfield Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 Williams St
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Litchfield, MI 49252
(517) 542-2386
Grades: PK-5
| 120 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillsdale Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1881
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 689-1881
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Hillsdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 South Norwood Ave
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-4401
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
59 South Manning St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-7369
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4971 W. Montgomery Road
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5255
Grades: 6-8
| 175 students
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Grades: 6-8
| 118 students
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5258
Grades: K-8
| 325 students
Dean Jennings Educational Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Hillsdale County Online Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
4971 West Montgomery Rd
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5860
Camden, MI 49232
(517) 368-5860
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
310 West Bacon St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: 8-11
| n/a students
Hillsdale Isd Local Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
3471 Beck Rd
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Lochaven Center For Community Advancement (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
201 Barnard St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-0990
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
The Manor (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
115 East St
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Jonesville, MI 49250
(517) 849-2151
Grades: 2-12
| 50 students
113 East Fayette St
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Hillsdale, MI 49242
(517) 437-2717
Grades: K
| n/a students
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
13380 Waldron Rd
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Waldron, MI 49288
(517) 286-6251
Grades: 6-8
| 46 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hillsdale County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Hillsdale County, MI include Horizon Alternative School, Jonesville Pathways and Jonesville High School.
How many public schools are located in Hillsdale County?
23 public schools are located in Hillsdale County.
What percentage of students in Hillsdale County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Hillsdale County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hillsdale County?
Hillsdale County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hillsdale County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hillsdale County include: Jonesville High School vs. Hillsdale High School, Hillsdale High School vs. Jonesville High School, Reading High School vs. Jonesville High School
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