Best Schools in 49202, MI
49202, MI has 24 public schools (7 high, 3 middle, 11 elementary) serving 10,783 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in 49202 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 49202, MI
The top high schools in 49202, 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. Northwest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 972 Students
3. Da Vinci Institute 612
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Da Vinci Institute • Charter • Grades KG - 12 • 383 Students
4. Jackson High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1056 Students
5. East Jackson Secondary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jackson Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 364 Students
6. Woodville Community Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 143 Students
7. Way East Jackson
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jackson Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 48 Students
Best Middle Schools in 49202, MI
The top middle schools in 49202, 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. Northwest Kidder Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 790 Students
3. Middle School At Parkside
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 766 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 49202, MI
The top elementary schools in 49202, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bean Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Western School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 402 Students
2. Da Vinci Institute K5
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Da Vinci Institute • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 106 Students
3. Northwest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 778 Students
4. Jps Montessori Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 139 Students
5. East Jackson Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jackson Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 366 Students
6. Hunt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 347 Students
7. Cascades Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students
8. Northeast Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Jackson Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
9. Northwest Early Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Northwest Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 869 Students
10. St John The Evangelist Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St John The Evangelist Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 219 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 49202, MI
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
49202, MI has a total population of 19,987 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 49202, 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 49202, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.55 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.26 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 49202, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 49202, 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 49202, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 49202, MI
How many schools are in 49202, MI?
49202, MI has 24 public schools: 7 high schools, 3 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 10,783 students in total.
How do schools in 49202 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 49202 score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in 49202 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 49202?
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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