For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,379 students in Ortonville, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ortonville, MI are Harveyswanson Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Brandon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ortonville, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ortonville have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ortonville, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harveyswanson Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Grades: PK-5
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Oakwood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2839 Oakwood Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1880
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Brandon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
609 S Ortonville Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1830
Grades: 6-8
| 437 students
Ortonville, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
155 East Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: K-4
| 247 students
209 Varsity Dr
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1870
Grades: K-8
| 84 students
Brandon Education Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
155 E Glass Rd
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1860
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
300 South St
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1840
Grades: 4-6
| 534 students
209 Varsity Drive
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 627-1850
Grades: K-4
| 510 students
48 South Street
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 289-5521
Ortonville, MI 48462
(248) 289-5521
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Ortonville, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Ortonville, MI include Harveyswanson Elementary School, Oakwood Elementary School and Brandon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ortonville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ortonville.
What is the racial composition of students in Ortonville?
Ortonville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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