For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,229 students in Kent City, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kent City, MI are Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City High School and Kent City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent City, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kent City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% 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 Kent City, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Kent City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Kent City Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 College St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Gr: PK-5 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Kent City Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Kent City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
29 College Street
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Gr: PK-3 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Kent City, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Kent City, MI include Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City High School and Kent City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kent City?
4 public elementary schools are located in Kent City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent City?
Kent City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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