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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Barry County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,887 students in Barry County, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 215 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Barry County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Barry County, MI are Lee Elementary School, Northeastern Elementary School and Thornapple Kellogg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Barry County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Barry County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Barry County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
840 W Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-9747
Gr: 2-3 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
519 E Grant St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4421
Gr: K-5 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Thornapple Kellogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3885 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3394
Gr: 9-12 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Barry Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
555 W Woodlawn Ave
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 945-9545
Gr: PK-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Star Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1900 Star School Rd
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4442
Gr: PK-5 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Page Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3675 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-7944
Gr: 4-5 | 484 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10375 Green Lake Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3349
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Lakewood Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8669 Brown Rd
Woodland, MI 48897
(616) 374-2400
Gr: 5-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Hastings High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
520 W South St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4409
Gr: 9-12 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Hastings Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
232 W Grand St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4404
Gr: 6-8 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
509 S Broadway St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4423
Gr: K-5 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Deltonkellogg High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
10425 Panther Pride
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1313.
Southeastern Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 S East St
Hastings, MI 49058
(269) 948-4419
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Deltonkellogg Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6325 Delton Rd
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1545
Gr: 5-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Delton Kellogg Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
327 N Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1535
Gr: PK-4 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Fuller Street Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
251 Fuller St
Nashville, MI 49073
(517) 852-9468
Gr: PK-2 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
Dk Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
327 N Grove St
Delton, MI 49046
(269) 623-1525
Gr: 9-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Kellogg Elementary School
9594 N 40th St
Hickory Corners, MI 49060
(269) 548-3805
Gr: PK-2 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Lakewood Early Childhood Center
223 W Broadway St
Woodland, MI 48897
(269) 367-4935
Gr: PK-K | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academybarry County Community Building
Charter School
2950 W M 179 Hwy
Hastings, MI 49058
(616) 600-6501
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: n/an/a
Mcfall Elementary School
Magnet School
509 W Main St
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Gr: PK-1 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Tk Early Childhood Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
3316 Bender Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3637
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Barry County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Barry County, MI include Lee Elementary School, Northeastern Elementary School and Thornapple Kellogg High School.
How many public schools are located in Barry County?
21 public schools are located in Barry County.
What percentage of students in Barry County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Barry County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Barry County?
Barry County public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Barry County are often viewed compared to one another?

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