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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Battle Creek Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 38 public schools serving 13,874 students in Battle Creek, MI (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,138 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Battle Creek, MI are Doris Klaussen Dev Center, Riverside Elementary School and Lakeview Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Battle Creek, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Battle Creek have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Battle Creek, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lakeview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Gr: 8-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15060 Helmer Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,241 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
Harper Creek High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12677 Beadle Lake Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Gr: 9-12 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Pennfield Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8299 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Gr: 8-12 | 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
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: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #1818.
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: #1919.
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: #2020.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Gr: 9-12 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 62:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #2525.
Battle Creek Central High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 978 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
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: #2727.
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: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Battle Creek Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
765 Upton Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Gr: 9-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3131.
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%
Rank: #3232.
Ann J Kellogg School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Champion St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Gr: 3-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3333.
Dudley School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
308 Roosevelt Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Gr: PK-2 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Creek Mathsci Center
Magnet School
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Gr: 8-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Calhoun Area Career Center
Vocational School
475 Roosevelt Ave E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Gr: 10-12
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Battle Creek, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Battle Creek, MI include Doris Klaussen Dev Center, Riverside Elementary School and Lakeview Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in Battle Creek?
38 public schools are located in Battle Creek.
What percentage of students in Battle Creek go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Creek?
Battle Creek public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Battle Creek are often viewed compared to one another?

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