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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Jackson County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 65 public schools serving 21,604 students in Jackson County, MI (there are 11 private schools, serving 2,375 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, MI are Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Parma Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Jackson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Parma Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Warner Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
118 Star Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Gr: K-5 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Columbia Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Gr: PK-2 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Bean Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3201 Noble Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #88.
Western Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Columbia Upper Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Gr: 3-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Grass Lake High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11500 Warrior Trl
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Western High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8270
Gr: 9-12 | 809 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
930 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: 3-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1313.
Hanoverhorton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0101
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1515.
Hanoverhorton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0102
Gr: 6-8 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1717.
Dibble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
Ezra Eby Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
220 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Hanoverhorton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 Fairview St
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2020.
Concord Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
405 S Main St
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6650
Gr: K-5 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2121.
Columbia Central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11775 Hewitt Rd
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6634
Gr: 7-12 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2222.
George Long Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
829 S Union St
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5590
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2323.
Napoleon Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
204 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Gr: 6-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Grass Lake Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1000 Grass Lake Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5550
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Ackerson High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
121 W Brooklyn Rd
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Gr: 9-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Jackson Pathways
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
544 Wildwood Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-3729
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #25 - 2725. - 27.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2828.
Napoleon High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 536-8667
Gr: 9-12 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2929.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: 6-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3030.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3757 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Gr: 3-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3131.
Michigan Center Jrsr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
400 S State St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-1440
Gr: 7-12 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3232.
Northwest Connect
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Gr: 7-12 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3333.
Northwest High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4200 Van Horn Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Gr: 9-12 | 958 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #3434.
Northwest Kidder Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Concord Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
405 S Main St
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-8854
Gr: 6-8 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Jackson County, MI include Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Parma Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Jackson County?
66 public schools are located in Jackson County.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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