Best Schools in Ionia County, MI
Ionia County, MI has 63 public schools (18 high, 10 middle, 32 elementary) serving 27,573 students. On average they score 43% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Ionia County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ionia County, MI
The top high schools in Ionia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pewamowestphalia Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pewamo-westphalia Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 468 Students
2. Lowell Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
3. Grand Ledge High School
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Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1650 Students
4. Saranac Jrsr High School
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Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
5. Thornapple Kellogg High School
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Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 982 Students
6. Greenville Senior High School
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Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1106 Students
7. Portland High School
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Projected Test Scores
Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 702 Students
8. Lakewood High School
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Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
9. Ionia High School
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Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
10. Carson Citycrystal High School
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Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ionia County, MI
The top middle schools in Ionia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
2. Kenneth T Beagle Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 748 Students
3. Greenville Middle School
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Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 799 Students
4. Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 745 Students
5. Leon W Hayes Intermediate School
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Grand Ledge Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 774 Students
6. Portland Middle School
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Portland Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 415 Students
7. Ionia Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
8. Lakewood Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
9. Belding Middle School
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Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
10. Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
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Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ionia County, MI
The top elementary schools in Ionia County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Murray Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
2. Alto Elementary School
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Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
3. Baldwin Heights School
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Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
4. Lee Elementary School
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Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 484 Students
5. Cherry Creek Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 468 Students
6. Pewamowestphalia Elementary School
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Pewamo-westphalia Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 190 Students
7. Carson City Elementary School
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Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 224 Students
8. Lakewood Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students
9. Page Elementary School
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Thornapple Kellogg School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 456 Students
10. Aa Rather School
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Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 321 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ionia County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ionia County, MI has a total population of 66,804 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ionia County, 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 Ionia County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.33 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.32 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ionia County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ionia County, 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 Ionia County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ionia County, MI
How many schools are in Ionia County, MI?
Ionia County, MI has 63 public schools: 18 high schools, 10 middle schools and 32 elementary schools, serving 27,573 students in total.
How do schools in Ionia County perform on state tests?
On average, 63 schools in Ionia County score 43% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Ionia County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ionia County?
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: 38%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ionia County
6 places in Ionia County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
School districts (3)
- Ionia Public Schools (8 schools)
- Belding Area School District (4 schools)
- Portland Public Schools (4 schools)