For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,560 students in Wayland, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayland, MI are Pine Street Elementary School, Wayland Union Middle School and Rj Steeby School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayland, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Wayland, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pine Street Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
201 Pine St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-1127
Grades: 4-5
| 390 students
Rank: #22.
Wayland Union Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Wildcat Dr
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Grades: 5-8
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Rj Steeby School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
435 E Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2281
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2281
Grades: 2-3
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
507 W Sycamore St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-9208
Grades: PK-1
| 313 students
Wayland, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Environmental Education Center (Closed 2009)
Vocational School
3400 Second Street
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Wayland, MI 49348
(517) 325-6348
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Wayland Young Adult Program (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
118 West Superior St
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 673-2167
Grades: Inquire with school
| 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wayland, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayland, MI include Pine Street Elementary School, Wayland Union Middle School and Rj Steeby School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayland?
4 public elementary schools are located in Wayland.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayland?
Wayland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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