For the 2024-25 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 22,237 students in Jackson County, MI (there are 12 private schools, serving 2,445 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MI are Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Warner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jackson County (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: #33.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 Star Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Parma Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Grass Lake High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11500 Warrior Trl
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5570
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5570
Grades: 9-12
| 366 students
Rank: #66.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Grades: PK-2
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Hanoverhorton High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0101
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0101
Grades: 9-12
| 304 students
Rank: #88.
Bean Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Noble Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Ackerson Lake Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4126 Brooklyn Rd
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5712
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5712
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #9 - 129. - 12.
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: #9 - 129. - 12.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Hanoverhorton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0102
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #1515.
Columbia Upper Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Grades: 3-6
| 420 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #16 - 1716. - 17.
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: #1818.
Western Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1919.
Western High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Grades: 9-12
| 846 students
Rank: #2020.
Ezra Eby Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2121.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 S Main St
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6650
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6650
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Grades: 7-12
| 654 students
Rank: #2525.
Grass Lake Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Grass Lake Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5550
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #2626.
George Long Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 S Union St
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5590
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5590
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #2727.
Hanoverhorton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Fairview St
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2828.
Napoleon Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
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: #3131.
Napoleon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 536-8667
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 536-8667
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #3232.
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Grades: 7-12
| 580 students
Rank: #3333.
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: #3434.
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: #3535.
Springport Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Main St
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3465
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3465
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
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Jackson County 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
Clement School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6020 E. Michigan
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Columbia Step Up (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4460 N Lake Road
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: K-12
| 5 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
11120 Musbach Road
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Grades: 1-2
| 223 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
Hanoverhorton Virtual School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Grades: 8-12
| 8 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
School Of Opportunity (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
405 S. Main Street
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Springport Adult Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 100
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 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 County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Jackson County, MI include Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Warner Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
68 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jackson County include: Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs vs. Lyle A Torrant Center, Concord Middle School vs. Hanoverhorton Middle School, Ezra Eby Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
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