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Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun County (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Calhoun County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 40 public elementary schools serving 12,749 students in Calhoun County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, MI are Hughes Elementary School, Walters Elementary School and Doris Klaussen Dev Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Calhoun County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Calhoun County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Calhoun County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hughes Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
103 W Hughes St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1275
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Walters Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
705 N Marshall Ave
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1280
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Doris Klaussen Dev Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
408 E Jameson Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Gr: PK-12 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Calhoun County Youth Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
14555 18 12 Mile Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 789-3507
Gr: 4-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #66.
Wattles Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
132 Wattles Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Gr: K-4 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Westlake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1184 24th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Gordon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
400 N Gordon St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1271
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Minges Brook School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Gr: PK-4 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1010.
Sonoma Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4640 B Dr S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Gr: K-4 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Harper Creek Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7290 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Gr: 5-8 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1212.
Mar Lee School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
21236 H Dr N
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-5412
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Beadle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8175 C Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1414.
Marshall Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Green St
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-1251
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1515.
Athens Juniorsenor High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 E Holcomb St
Athens, MI 49011
(269) 729-5414
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
East Leroy Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4320 K Dr S
East Leroy, MI 49051
(269) 729-5419
Gr: K-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Lillian Fletcher Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
291 W Fulton St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4452
Gr: K-4 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1818.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
300 28th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1919.
Pennfield Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Gr: 5-7 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Fremont International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2121.
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
8465 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Gr: 3-4 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2222.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Gr: K-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Marshall Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
18203 Homer Rd
Marshall, MI 49068
(269) 781-6330
Gr: K-12 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2424.
Homer Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
403 S Hillsdale St
Homer, MI 49245
(517) 568-4456
Gr: 5-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2525.
Tekonsha Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
245 S Elm St
Tekonsha, MI 49092
(517) 767-4121
Gr: K-12 | 193 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2626.
Lamora Park School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Gr: PK-2 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2727.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Gr: 6-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #2828.
Prairieview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Gr: PK-4 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2929.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3030.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #3131.
Springfield Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3232.
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3513
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #3333.
Arbor Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Gr: K-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #3434.
Post Franklin School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
20 Newark Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9693
Gr: K-2 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #3535.
Verona Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Gr: 3-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Calhoun County, MI include Hughes Elementary School, Walters Elementary School and Doris Klaussen Dev Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County?
41 public elementary schools are located in Calhoun County.
What is the racial composition of students in Calhoun County?
Calhoun County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Calhoun County are often viewed compared to one another?

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