For the 2024-25 school year, there are 40 public schools serving 11,525 students in Jackson, MI (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,344 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Jackson, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, MI are Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Jackson Pathways. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Jackson Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Grades: 9-12
| 110 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Northwest Connect
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Grades: 7-12
| 151 students
Rank: #55.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Rank: #88.
Dibble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #99.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Rank: #1010.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Rank: #1111.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Grades: 1-12
| 58 students
Rank: #1212.
Northwest High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4200 Van Horn Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Grades: 9-12
| 972 students
Rank: #1313.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3757 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Grades: 3-5
| 778 students
Rank: #1414.
Northwest Kidder Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #1515.
Woodville Community Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3950 Catherine St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-8770
Grades: 9-12
| 143 students
Rank: #1616.
Jackson High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,056 students
Rank: #1717.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #1818.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 784-6133
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 784-6133
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Francis Street Primary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Francis St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Rank: #2121.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #2222.
Da Vinci Institute 612
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2985 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Cascades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Vandercook Lake High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Grades: 7-12
| 308 students
Rank: #2525.
East Jackson Secondary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1566 N Sutton Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Grades: 7-12
| 364 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Jps Montessori Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Grades: K-5
| 139 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Grades: K-5
| 481 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Da Vinci Institute K5
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
559 Murphy St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Grades: PK-5
| 106 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
South Central Michigan Virtual
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Grades: K-12
| 411 students
Rank: #3030.
East Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4340 Walz Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 764-1810
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 764-1810
Grades: K-6
| 366 students
Rank: #3131.
John R Lewis Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
154 W Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Grades: K-5
| 130 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cooper Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3100 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-6175
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-6175
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Cotton Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3500 N Elm Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5000
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5000
Grades: 9-12
| 5 students
Rank: n/an/a
Egeler Correctional Facility
Alternative School
3855 Cooper St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5600
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 780-5600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Jackson Area Career Center
Vocational School
6800 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5163
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5163
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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Jackson, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 E. Pearl Street
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
2255 Emmons Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Grades: 7-8
| 145 students
6900 Rives Junction Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Grades: K-1
| 420 students
1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Grades: K-7
| 130 students
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
215 West Michigan Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Grades: 3
| n/a students
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Grades: K
| n/a students
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Grades: K-2
| 65 students
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Grades: K-3
| 325 students
Ta Wilson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
730 Tomlinson St.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Jackson, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson, MI include Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Jackson Pathways.
How many public schools are located in Jackson?
40 public schools are located in Jackson.
What percentage of students in Jackson go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Jackson are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson include: Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs vs. Lyle A Torrant Center, Dibble Elementary School vs. Paragon Charter Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center vs. Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
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