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Best Montcalm County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 20 public elementary schools serving 6,636 students in Montcalm County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montcalm County, MI are Cedar Crest Elementary School, Baldwin Heights School and Lakeview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montcalm County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montcalm County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Montcalm County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cedar Crest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
622 S Cedar St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3641
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Heights School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
821 W Oak St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3643
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Gr: PK-3 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12420 Lincoln Lake Rd Ne
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9167
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
712 N Walnut St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-3688
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Greenville Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1321 Chase St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9361
Gr: 5-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Tri County Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
21502 W Kendaville Rd
Pierson, MI 49339
(231) 937-4380
Gr: K-5 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Isdlocal Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-6264
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Flat River Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9481 Jordan Rd
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 754-9360
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1212.
Vestaburg Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5343
Gr: 6-12 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1313.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
516 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Gr: 4-7 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1414.
Vestaburg Community Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7100 Avenue B
Vestaburg, MI 48891
(989) 268-5284
Gr: PK-5 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Tri County Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
21350 Kendaville Rd
Howard City, MI 49329
(231) 937-4318
Gr: 6-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Seiter Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1401 E Van Deinse St
Greenville, MI 48838
(616) 225-4826
Gr: PK-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1818.
Central Montcalm Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1488 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2300
Gr: 3-5 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1919.
Central Montcalm Middle High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1480 S Sheridan Rd
Stanton, MI 48888
(989) 831-2100
Gr: 6-12 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Montcalm Elementary School
289 Saint Clair St
Sheridan, MI 48884
(989) 831-2500
Gr: PK-2 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Montcalm County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Montcalm County, MI include Cedar Crest Elementary School, Baldwin Heights School and Lakeview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montcalm County?
19 public elementary schools are located in Montcalm County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montcalm County?
Montcalm County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Montcalm County are often viewed compared to one another?

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