For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,558 students in Sparta, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sparta, MI are Appleview Elementary School and Sparta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Sparta, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Appleview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-1743
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-1743
Grades: 3-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ridgeview Elementary School
Magnet School
560 W Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Grades: PK-2
| 572 students
Sparta, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Alma Street
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Grades: K-1
| 464 students
Englishville School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8285 Vinton Ave Nw
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
480 South State St
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-7321
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-7321
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1655 12 Mile Road Nw
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-0068
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-0068
Grades: PK
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Sparta, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Sparta, MI include Appleview Elementary School and Sparta Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Sparta?
3 public elementary schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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