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Best Jackson County 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 66 public schools serving 21,604 students in Jackson County, MI (there are , serving 2,434 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
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 51±¬ÁÏs in Jackson County (2025)

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 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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 | 390 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 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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: K-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 24 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
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 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1414.
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 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1515.
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 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
Hanoverhorton Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0102
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
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 | 543 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 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 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 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 | 44 students Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 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 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 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 | 954 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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[+] Show Closed 51±¬ÁÏs in Jackson County, MI

Jackson County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Allen School (Closed 2004)
900 E. Pearl Street
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Bennett School (Closed 2023)
820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2730
Gr: K-2
Clement School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6020 E. Michigan
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Gr: 7-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Columbia Step Up (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
4460 N Lake Road
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Gr: K-12 | 5 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Da Vinci Institute (6-8) Middle School (Closed 2009)
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: 6-8 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Da Vinci School (Closed 2023)
2255 Emmons Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Gr: 9-12
East Jackson Middle School (Closed 2023)
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Gr: 7-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Eldon Katz School (Closed 2005)
11120 Musbach Road
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Gr: 1-2 | 223 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Flora List Elementary School (Closed 2010)
6900 Rives Junction Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Gr: K-1 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Francis Street Primary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1320 Francis St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Gr: K-5 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frost Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Gr: 3-5
Hanoverhorton Virtual School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Jackson Arts And Technology Psa Elementary School (Closed 2012)
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Gr: K-7 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Jackson Isd (Closed 2011)
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Gr: 2-12
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs (Closed 2024)
Special Education School
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Jso - Prodigy (Closed 2011)
215 West Michigan Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Gr: 3
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Gr: PK-K
Lincoln School (Closed 2011)
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Gr: K
Mcculloch School (Closed 2023)
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Gr: K-2 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Gr: Inquire with school
Memorial School (Closed 2016)
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Gr: K-3 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
School Of Opportunity (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
405 S. Main Street
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Springport Adult Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 100
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Gr: Inquire with school | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Ta Wilson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Gr: 6-12
Tomlinson Day Care Center (Closed 2009)
730 Tomlinson St.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786

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 90%).
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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