For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 899 students in 49042, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49042, MI are Constantine Alternative Education, Constantine Middle School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49042 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49042, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49042, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 84:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Constantine Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 W 6th St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8940
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8940
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W 6th St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8950
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8950
Gr: 3-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
935 White Pigeon Rd
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 535-1966
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 535-1966
Gr: PK-2 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49042, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49042, MI include Constantine Alternative Education, Constantine Middle School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49042?
4 public elementary schools are located in 49042.
What is the racial composition of students in 49042?
49042 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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