Best Schools in Montcalm County, MI
Montcalm County, MI has 49 public schools (15 high, 7 middle, 22 elementary) serving 16,802 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Montcalm County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Montcalm County, MI
The top high schools in Montcalm County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Early College At Montcalm Community College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Montcalm Area Isd • Public • Grades 11 - 12 • 61 Students
2. Greenville Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1106 Students
3. Lakeview High School
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Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 366 Students
4. Tri County Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 539 Students
5. Carson Citycrystal High School
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Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
6. Belding High School
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Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
7. Morley Stanwood High School
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Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 362 Students
8. Montabella Juniorsenior High
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Montabella Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 382 Students
9. Alma Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
10. Central Montcalm Middle High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Montcalm Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students
Best Middle Schools in Montcalm County, MI
The top middle schools in Montcalm County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Greenville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 799 Students
2. Lakeview Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 338 Students
3. Donald L Pavlik Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
4. Belding Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
5. Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
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Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 256 Students
6. Tri County Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 390 Students
7. Morley Stanwood Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Morley Stanwood Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 226 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Montcalm County, MI
The top elementary schools in Montcalm County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeview Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeview Community Schools (montcalm) • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 326 Students
2. Baldwin Heights School
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Projected Test Scores
Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
3. Cedar Crest Elementary School
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Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 302 Students
4. Lincoln Heights Elem School
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Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 432 Students
5. Walnut Hills Elementary School
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Greenville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 386 Students
6. Carson City Elementary School
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Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 224 Students
7. Vestaburg Community Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
8. Pine Avenue Elementary School
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Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 294 Students
9. Sand Lake Elementary School
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Tri County Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 392 Students
10. Woodview Elementary School
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Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Montcalm County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Montcalm County, MI has a total population of 66,614 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Montcalm County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Montcalm 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 Montcalm County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Montcalm County, MI
How many schools are in Montcalm County, MI?
Montcalm County, MI has 49 public schools: 15 high schools, 7 middle schools and 22 elementary schools, serving 16,802 students in total.
How do schools in Montcalm County perform on state tests?
On average, 49 schools in Montcalm County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Montcalm County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Montcalm 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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- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 33%
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- Projected: 32%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Montcalm County
10 places in Montcalm County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (10)
- Greenville (8)
- Carson City (4)
- Howard City (3)
- Lakeview (3)
- Blanchard (2)
- Stanton (2)
- Vestaburg (2)
- Sand Lake (1)
- Sheridan (1)
- Sidney (1)
School districts (6)
- Greenville Public Schools (7 schools)
- Carson City-Crystal Area Schools (4 schools)
- Vestaburg Community Schools (4 schools)
- Central Montcalm Public Schools (3 schools)
- Lakeview Community Schools (Montcalm) (3 schools)
- Montcalm Area ISD (3 schools)