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Best Carson City Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 665 students in Carson City, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 79 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Carson City, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Carson City, MI are Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy, Carson City Elementary School and Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carson City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Carson City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Carson City, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carson Citycrystal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 6-12
Rank: #22.
Carson City Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
338 Eagle Ave
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: PK-3 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3138
Gr: 4-8 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Carson Citycrystal High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
213 E Sherman St
Carson City, MI 48811
(989) 584-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Carson City Correctional Facility
Alternative School
10522 E Boyer Rd
Carson City, MI 48811
(517) 584-3941
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Carson City, MI?
How many public schools are located in Carson City?
5 public schools are located in Carson City.
What percentage of students in Carson City go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Carson City are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Carson City?
Carson City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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