Best Schools in 49201, MI
49201, MI has 48 public schools (17 high, 7 middle, 23 elementary) serving 18,832 students. On average they score 35% on state proficiency tests against a projected 30%, so schools in 49201 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49201, MI
The top high schools in 49201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 846 Students
2. Hanoverhorton High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 304 Students
3. Jackson Preparatory Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Preparatory & Early College • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
4. Columbia Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 654 Students
5. Grass Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 366 Students
6. Napoleon High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 365 Students
7. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 972 Students
8. Concord High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concord Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 215 Students
9. Michigan Center Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan Center School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 580 Students
10. Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49201, MI
The top middle schools in 49201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Western Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 586 Students
2. Grass Lake Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 311 Students
3. Concord Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Concord Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 124 Students
4. Napoleon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 292 Students
5. Hanoverhorton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 221 Students
6. Northwest Kidder Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students
7. Middle School At Parkside
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 766 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49201, MI
The top elementary schools in 49201, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Parma Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 395 Students
2. Bean Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
3. Columbia Upper Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Columbia School District • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 420 Students
4. George Long Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Grass Lake Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 638 Students
5. Sharp Park Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
6. Hanoverhorton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hanover-horton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 498 Students
7. Ezra Eby Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Napoleon Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 559 Students
8. Dibble Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 281 Students
9. Keicher Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Michigan Center School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 402 Students
10. Northwest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 778 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49201, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49201, MI has a total population of 47,279 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49201, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 49201, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.18 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49201, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49201, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 49201, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49201, MI
How many schools are in 49201, MI?
49201, MI has 48 public schools: 17 high schools, 7 middle schools and 23 elementary schools, serving 18,832 students in total.
How do schools in 49201 perform on state tests?
On average, 48 schools in 49201 score 35% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 30%, so on average schools in 49201 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49201?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations