For the 2024-25 school year, there are 39 public schools serving 14,419 students in Battle Creek, MI (there are , serving 1,175 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Battle Creek, MI are Doris Klaussen Dev Center, Riverside Elementary School and Lakeview Alternative High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Battle Creek, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Battle Creek have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Battle Creek, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Doris Klaussen Dev Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 E Jameson Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 964-9426
Grades: PK-12
| 249 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
650 Riverside Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4700
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Lakeview Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2452
Grades: 9-12
| 73 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Wk Kellogg Preparatory High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9672
Grades: 8-12
| 157 students
Rank: #55.
Wattles Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
132 Wattles Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-5853
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeview High School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15060 Helmer Rd S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,383 students
Rank: #77.
Minges Brook School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
435 Lincoln Hill Dr
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4500
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: #88.
Westlake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1184 24th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4900
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Sonoma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4640 B Dr S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 441-7800
Grades: K-4
| 378 students
Rank: #1010.
Harper Creek High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12677 Beadle Lake Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-8450
Grades: 9-12
| 904 students
Rank: #1111.
Harper Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7290 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-4750
Grades: 5-8
| 834 students
Rank: #1212.
Beadle Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8175 C Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-3295
Grades: PK-4
| 325 students
Rank: #1313.
Pennfield Dunlap Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8465 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9789
Grades: 3-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1414.
Lakeview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 28th St S
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #1515.
Fremont International Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 849-9119
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 849-9119
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #1616.
Pennfield Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8299 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9770
Grades: 9-12
| 653 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Endeavor Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
380 Helmer Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 962-9300
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Pennfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8587 Pennfield Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9784
Grades: 6-8
| 446 students
Rank: #1919.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-6486
Grades: 9-12
| 266 students
Rank: #2020.
Lamora Park School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Woodlawn Ave N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9725
Grades: PK-2
| 159 students
Rank: #2121.
West Michigan Virtual Battle Creek Middle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Hamblin Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 441-0012
Grades: 6-8
| 33 students
Rank: #2222.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
960 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 441-9150
Grades: PK-5
| 431 students
Rank: #2323.
Battle Creek Montessori Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
399 20th St N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 339-3308
Grades: PK-8
| 193 students
Rank: #2424.
Battle Creek Stem Innovation Center
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3513
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3513
Grades: 6-8
| 143 students
Rank: #2525.
Battle Creek Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Van Buren St W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 213-3500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,108 students
Rank: #2626.
Prairieview School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1675 Iroquois Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-4600
Grades: PK-4
| 258 students
Rank: #2727.
Springfield Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Avenue A
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9640
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #2828.
Arbor Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 Arbor St
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 963-5851
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #2929.
Post Franklin School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20 Newark Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9693
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9693
Grades: K-2
| 225 students
Rank: #3030.
Battle Creek Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
765 Upton Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 565-2460
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #3131.
Northwestern Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
176 Limit St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9607
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9607
Grades: 6-8
| 202 students
Rank: #3232.
Ann J Kellogg School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
306 Champion St
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9773
Grades: 3-6
| 226 students
Rank: #3333.
Verona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
825 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9710
Grades: 3-5
| 222 students
Rank: #3434.
Dudley School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 Roosevelt Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9720
Grades: PK-2
| 143 students
Rank: n/an/a
Battle Creek Mathsci Center
Magnet School
171 Michigan Ave W
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9440
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
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Battle Creek, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9514
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
315 Hutchinson Road
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 964-4877
Grades: K-3
| 90 students
Calhoun Area Technology Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
475 Roosevelt Avenue E.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 968-2271
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
39 Fairhome Ave
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9730
Grades: K-5
| 234 students
77 Capital Ave Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9624
Grades: PK
| 223 students
7422 Poorman Rd
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 961-9797
Grades: PK
| n/a students
115 Emmett St E
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9715
Grades: K-6
| 263 students
7454 B Dr N
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 441-6571
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
3515 W. Michigan Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9767
Grades: K-5
| 117 students
400 Capital Avenue Ne
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9705
Grades: K-5
| 129 students
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-2415
Grades: PK
| 30 students
Operation Grad High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3515 West Michigan Ave.
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 694-2410
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
340 Cliff Street
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Battle Creek, MI 49014
(269) 965-9686
Grades: K-5
| 253 students
485 Capital Avenue Sw
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9754
Grades: PK-5
| 173 students
390 S. Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9625
Grades: 6-8
| 209 students
15 Arbor Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 565-3910
Grades: 6
| 299 students
123 Bedford Rd N
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Battle Creek, MI 49037
(269) 965-9735
Grades: PK-6
| 305 students
60 Van Buren St West
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9655
Grades: 6-8
| 475 students
450 N. Washington Avenue
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9699
Battle Creek, MI 49017
(269) 965-9699
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
71 Blanche Street
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9741
Battle Creek, MI 49015
(269) 965-9741
Grades: K-5
| 184 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Battle Creek, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Battle Creek, MI include Doris Klaussen Dev Center, Riverside Elementary School and Lakeview Alternative High School.
How many public schools are located in Battle Creek?
39 public schools are located in Battle Creek.
What percentage of students in Battle Creek go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Battle Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Battle Creek?
Battle Creek public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Battle Creek are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Battle Creek include: Lamora Park School vs. Riverside Elementary School, Lakeview Middle School vs. Harper Creek Middle School, Dudley School vs. Riverside Elementary School
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