For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 712 students in Indian River, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Indian River, MI are Cop Esd Programs, Inland Lakes Elementary School and Inland Lakes Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Indian River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Indian River, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Inland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 6-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Indian River, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Inland Lakes Alternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 5-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Indian River, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Indian River, MI include Cop Esd Programs, Inland Lakes Elementary School and Inland Lakes Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in Indian River?
3 public schools are located in Indian River.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River?
Indian River public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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