For the 2024-25 school year, there are 44 public elementary schools serving 15,390 students in Jackson County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MI are Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Warner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Grades: K-5
| 276 students
Rank: #22.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Rank: #33.
Warner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
118 Star Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8570
Grades: K-5
| 385 students
Rank: #44.
Parma Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
385 Elizabeth St
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8670
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #55.
Columbia Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
320 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-6632
Grades: PK-2
| 323 students
Rank: #66.
Bean Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Noble Rd
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Spring Arbor, MI 49283
(517) 841-8470
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Columbia Alternative Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4460 N Lake Rd
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #88.
Paragon Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Grades: PK-8
| 620 students
Rank: #99.
Hanoverhorton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0102
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0102
Grades: 6-8
| 221 students
Rank: #1010.
Columbia Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 School St
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Brooklyn, MI 49230
(517) 592-2181
Grades: 3-6
| 420 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
930 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: 3-12
| 12 students
Rank: #1313.
Western Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 S Dearing Rd
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Parma, MI 49269
(517) 841-8370
Grades: 6-8
| 586 students
Rank: #1414.
Ezra Eby Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
220 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5717
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #1515.
Concord Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
405 S Main St
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6650
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6650
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #1616.
Dibble Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
Rank: #1717.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Grades: 6-12
| 287 students
Rank: #1818.
Grass Lake Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Grass Lake Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5550
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5550
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #1919.
George Long Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
829 S Union St
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5590
Grass Lake, MI 49240
(517) 867-5590
Grades: K-5
| 638 students
Rank: #2020.
Hanoverhorton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
131 Fairview St
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Hanover, MI 49241
(517) 563-0103
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Rank: #2121.
Napoleon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 West
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Napoleon, MI 49261
(517) 905-5718
Grades: 6-8
| 292 students
Rank: #2222.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Rank: #2323.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Grades: 1-12
| 58 students
Rank: #2424.
Northwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3757 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Grades: 3-5
| 778 students
Rank: #2525.
Springport Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Main St
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3465
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3465
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #2626.
Northwest Kidder Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6700 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #2727.
Concord Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 S Main St
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-8854
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-8854
Grades: 6-8
| 124 students
Rank: #2828.
Springport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Main St
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3445
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3445
Grades: 6-8
| 231 students
Rank: #2929.
Keicher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
137 Broad St
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5200
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-5200
Grades: 3-6
| 402 students
Rank: #3030.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Grades: K-5
| 347 students
Rank: #3131.
Townsend Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 784-6133
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 784-6133
Grades: PK-6
| 334 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Francis Street Primary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1320 Francis St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 879-1380
Grades: K-5
| 31 students
Rank: #3434.
Middle School At Parkside
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Rank: #3535.
Da Vinci Institute 612
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2985 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 6-12
| 383 students
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Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 E. Pearl Street
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
Clement School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6020 E. Michigan
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Michigan Center, MI 49254
(517) 764-3400
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Columbia Step Up (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4460 N Lake Road
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Clarklake, MI 49234
(517) 529-9400
Grades: K-12
| 5 students
Da Vinci Institute (6-8) Middle School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
2255 Emmons Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Grades: 7-8
| 145 students
11120 Musbach Road
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Munith, MI 49259
(517) 596-2750
Grades: 1-2
| 223 students
6900 Rives Junction Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Grades: K-1
| 420 students
1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
Hanoverhorton Virtual School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
10000 Moscow Rd
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Horton, MI 49246
(517) 563-0100
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Grades: K-7
| 130 students
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
Jso - Prodigy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
215 West Michigan Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Grades: 3
| n/a students
Lincoln Headstart Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Grades: K
| n/a students
Mcculloch School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Grades: K-2
| 65 students
Mcdevitt School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Grades: K-3
| 325 students
School Of Opportunity (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
405 S. Main Street
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Concord, MI 49237
(517) 524-6722
Grades: 9-12
| 31 students
Springport Adult Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 100
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Springport, MI 49284
(517) 857-3482
Grades: Inquire with school
| 24 students
Ta Wilson School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
730 Tomlinson St.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson County, MI include Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Warner Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson County?
44 public elementary schools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jackson County include: Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs vs. Lyle A Torrant Center, Concord Middle School vs. Hanoverhorton Middle School, Ezra Eby Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
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