Best Schools in Palo, MI
Palo, MI has 10 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 3,984 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Palo meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Palo, MI
The top high schools in Palo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ionia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
2. Carson Citycrystal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
3. Central Montcalm Middle High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Montcalm Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 786 Students
Best Middle Schools in Palo, MI
The top middle schools in Palo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ionia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
2. Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Palo, MI
The top elementary schools in Palo, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Carson City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 224 Students
2. Twin Rivers Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 188 Students
3. Central Montcalm Upper Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Montcalm Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 278 Students
4. Rb Boyce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
5. Central Montcalm Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Central Montcalm Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 301 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Palo, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Palo, MI has a total population of 1,062 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Palo, 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 Palo, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.27 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.86 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.41 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Palo, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Palo, 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 Palo, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Palo, MI
How many schools are in Palo, MI?
Palo, MI has 10 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 3,984 students in total.
How do schools in Palo perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Palo score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Palo meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Palo?
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: 34%
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