For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,019 students in Buchanan, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buchanan, MI are Moccasin Elementary School, Buchanan Step Up and Buchanan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Buchanan, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Moccasin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
410 Moccasin St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408
Grades: 2-4
| 366 students
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 W 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Grades: 5-7
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Ottawa Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 Ottawa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8409
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8409
Grades: PK-1
| 228 students
Rank: #55.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Buchanan, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Claremont St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8407
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8407
Grades: K-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Buchanan, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Buchanan, MI include Moccasin Elementary School, Buchanan Step Up and Buchanan Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Buchanan?
5 public elementary schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% 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 Buchanan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Buchanan include: Buchanan Step Up vs. Buchanan Virtual Academy, Buchanan Virtual Academy vs. Buchanan Step Up
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