For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 2,788 students in 48846, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 151 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 48846, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48846, MI are Coon School, North Levalley Elementary School and Haynor School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48846 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48846, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 48846, MI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Coon School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6679 S State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
North Levalley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2120 N State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Grades: K-5
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Haynor School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1779 Haynor Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-4900
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #44.
Freedom Acres School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2191 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Grades: PK-12
| 121 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Aa Rather School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
380 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-1720
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Ionia High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0600
Grades: 9-12
| 805 students
Rank: #77.
Ionia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
438 Union St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Grades: 6-8
| 664 students
Rank: #88.
Rb Boyce Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 N State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0571
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0571
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Emerson School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
645 Hackett St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 172 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Jefferson School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
420 N Jefferson St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2740
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #1111.
Douglas R Welch High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1727 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2510
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Handlon Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1728 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia County Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
250 E Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 489-2152
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Ionia Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1576 W Bluewater Hwy
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6331
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Michigan Reformatory
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1342 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
48846, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deerfield Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1755 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
830 Harrison St.
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Heartlands Institute Of Technology High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
250 East Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Independent Living Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
201 East Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Riverside Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
777 West Riverside Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Success - Ionia High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48846, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48846, MI include Coon School, North Levalley Elementary School and Haynor School.
How many public schools are located in 48846?
16 public schools are located in 48846.
What percentage of students in 48846 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 48846 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48846?
48846 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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