For the 2024-25 school year, there are 31 public schools serving 10,722 students in Montcalm County, MI (there are 9 private schools, serving 603 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Montcalm County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI are Early College At Montcalm Community College, Cedar Crest Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montcalm County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Montcalm County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montcalm County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College At Montcalm Community College
Magnet School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2800 College Dr
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5706
Grades: 11-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Cedar Crest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
622 S Cedar St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Grades: PK-5
| 302 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Grades: PK-3
| 326 students
Rank: #44.
Baldwin Heights School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
821 W Oak St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Grades: PK-5
| 485 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12420 Lincoln Lake Rd Ne
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Satterlee School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8153 Satterlee Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Grades: 7-12
| 44 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Wyoming
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
719 36th St Sw
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #88.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Grades: 6-12
| 51 students
Rank: #99.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
712 N Walnut St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #1010.
Greenville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1321 Chase St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9361
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9361
Grades: 5-8
| 799 students
Rank: #1111.
Carson City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3130
Grades: PK-3
| 224 students
Rank: #1212.
Vestaburg Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Grades: 7-12
| 252 students
Rank: #1313.
Lakeview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 Youngman Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Grades: 8-12
| 366 students
Rank: #1414.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1401 E Van Deinse St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4826
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-4826
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Rank: #1515.
Greenville Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
111 N Hillcrest St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3681
Grades: 8-12
| 1,106 students
Rank: #1616.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Grades: PK-12
| 129 students
Rank: #1717.
Tri County Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
21338 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4338
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4338
Grades: 9-12
| 539 students
Rank: #1818.
Lakeview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Grades: 4-7
| 338 students
Rank: #1919.
Carson Citycrystal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Grades: 9-12
| 218 students
Rank: #2020.
Vestaburg Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #2121.
Tri County Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
21350 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Grades: 6-8
| 390 students
Rank: #2222.
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1488 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
Rank: #2323.
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Grades: 4-8
| 256 students
Rank: #2424.
Central Montcalm Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1480 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Grades: 6-12
| 786 students
Rank: #2525.
Seiter Education Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4826
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4826
Grades: PK-12
| 63 students
Rank: #2626.
Success Virtual Learning Centers Of Michigan
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 424-6314
Grades: 9-12
| 1,794 students
Rank: n/an/a
Carson City Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10522 E Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Montcalm Elementary School
Magnet School
289 Saint Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Grades: PK-2
| 301 students
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1550 W Sidney Rd
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5708
Sidney, MI 48885
(616) 225-5708
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Montcalm Area Isd Transition Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
618 W Main St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-6158
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 225-6158
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
Rank: n/an/a
Vestaburg Community Alternative Education School Vestaburg
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| 50 students
Montcalm County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Boyer Road Correctional Facilty Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
10274 East Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3941
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8404
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8404
Grades: K
| n/a students
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2402
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2402
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1480 South Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2200
Grades: 6-8
| 348 students
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4391
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Flat River Academy Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
9481 Jordan Road
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Grades: K-7
| 84 students
Harold O. Steele Education Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
10260 South Sheridan Rd
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 225-6162
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 225-6162
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Isd Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 558-5740
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Link Learning Edmoremontabellavestaburg (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7188 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(616) 244-3547
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 65 students
Link Learning Howard Citytri County (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
412 E Edgerton St
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Howard City, MI 49329
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Link Learning Lakeview (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Link Learning Stantoncentral Montcalm (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
710 N State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Stanton, MI 48888
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
621 North New St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-5261
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-5261
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
115 W Main Street
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-6927
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Palo Community School (Closed 2014)
Magnet School
8315 Mill St
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 527-4900
Fenwick, MI 48834
(616) 527-4900
Grades: PK-6
| 74 students
710 North State St
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2400
Grades: K-2
| 227 students
239 W. 1st Street
Trufant, MI 49347
(616) 984-2363
Trufant, MI 49347
(616) 984-2363
Grades: K-2
| 99 students
Vestaburg Community Middle School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
7100 Ave B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Grades: 6-8
| 128 students
7188 Avenue
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5353
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
200 Greenfield Street
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 427-5200
Edmore, MI 48829
(989) 427-5200
Grades: K
| 79 students
West Michigan Virtual - Greenville High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
8153 Satterlee Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 712-6227
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 712-6227
Grades: 9-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Montcalm County, MI include Early College At Montcalm Community College, Cedar Crest Elementary School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Montcalm County?
31 public schools are located in Montcalm County.
What percentage of students in Montcalm County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Montcalm County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm County?
Montcalm County public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Montcalm County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Montcalm County include: Carson Citycrystal High School vs. Central Montcalm Middle High School, Lincoln Heights Elementary School vs. Baldwin Heights School, Central Montcalm Middle High School vs. Carson Citycrystal High School
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