For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 861 students in Kent City, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kent City, MI are Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City Elementary School and Kent City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent City, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kent City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kent City, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Grades: 6-12
| 23 students
Rank: #22.
Kent City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
29 College St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #33.
Kent City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
285 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Grades: 6-8
| 275 students
Kent City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Clover Street
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4680
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4680
Grades: PK-10
| 3 students
29 College Street
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Grades: PK-3
| 356 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kent City, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kent City, MI include Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City Elementary School and Kent City Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kent City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Kent City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent City?
Kent City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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