For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 255 students in Bellaire, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bellaire, MI are Bellaire Middlehigh School and John R Rodger Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bellaire, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bellaire have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Bellaire, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: #22.
John R Rodger Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Grades: K-5
| 111 students
Bellaire, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 W. Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Grades: 6-12
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bellaire, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bellaire, MI include Bellaire Middlehigh School and John R Rodger Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bellaire?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bellaire.
What is the racial composition of students in Bellaire?
Bellaire public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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