For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,097 students in 48809, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48809, MI are Belding Middle School and Woodview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 48809 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 48809, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 48809, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belding Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Ionia St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 362 students
Rank: #22.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Orchard St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Grades: 3-5
| 348 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 W Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Grades: K-2
| 387 students
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School
Location
Grades
Students
850 Hall Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Grades: AE
| n/a students
100 W Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1975 Orchard Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
315 W. Washington Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Grades: PK
| 77 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 48809, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 48809, MI include Belding Middle School and Woodview Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 48809?
3 public elementary schools are located in 48809.
What is the racial composition of students in 48809?
48809 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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