Home › Michigan › Montcalm County
Best Schools in Blanchard, MI
Blanchard, MI has 13 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 4,626 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Blanchard greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Blanchard, MI
The top high schools in Blanchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepherd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
2. Lakeview High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 366 Students
3. Chippewa Hills High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 476 Students
4. Montabella Juniorsenior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montabella Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 382 Students
5. Vestaburg Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Blanchard, MI
The top middle schools in Blanchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
2. Lakeview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 338 Students
3. Chippewa Hills Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 513 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Blanchard, MI
The top elementary schools in Blanchard, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
2. Winn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 112 Students
3. Mecosta Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Chippewa Hills School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 228 Students
4. Vestaburg Community Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
5. Montabella Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montabella Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 363 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Blanchard, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Blanchard, MI has a total population of 2,023 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Blanchard, 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 Blanchard, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Blanchard, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Blanchard, 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 Blanchard, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Blanchard, MI
How many schools are in Blanchard, MI?
Blanchard, MI has 13 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 4,626 students in total.
How do schools in Blanchard perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Blanchard score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Blanchard greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Blanchard?
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.
Best Schools in Cities Near Blanchard, MI
Explore nearby cities to widen your school search.
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Blanchard
2 of 2 schools in Blanchard carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Blanchard. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.