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Best Schools in Saranac, MI
Saranac, MI has 18 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,886 students. On average they score 44% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Saranac meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Saranac, MI
The top high schools in Saranac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lowell Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1099 Students
2. Saranac Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 405 Students
3. Lakewood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 492 Students
4. Ionia High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 805 Students
5. Belding High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 557 Students
Best Middle Schools in Saranac, MI
The top middle schools in Saranac, 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. Ionia Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
3. Lakewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 487 Students
4. Belding Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 325 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Saranac, MI
The top elementary schools in Saranac, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alto Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
2. Cherry Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 5 • 468 Students
3. Lakewood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 4 • 493 Students
4. Saranac Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saranac Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 434 Students
5. Woodview Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 373 Students
6. Rb Boyce Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ionia Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 264 Students
7. Bushnell Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lowell Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 276 Students
8. Lakewood Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakewood Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 172 Students
9. Ellis Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Belding Area School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 394 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Saranac, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Saranac, MI has a total population of 5,641 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Saranac, 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 Saranac, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.16 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.83 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.33 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Saranac, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Saranac, 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 Saranac, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Saranac, MI
How many schools are in Saranac, MI?
Saranac, MI has 18 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,886 students in total.
How do schools in Saranac perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Saranac score 44% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Saranac meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Saranac?
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: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Saranac
2 of 2 schools in Saranac carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 2
All 2 public schools we grade in Saranac. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.