📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 7 Rated Districts in Eaton County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Grand Ledge Public Schools | Grand Ledge | 8/10 Good | 77th |
| #2 | Olivet Community Schools | Olivet | 8/10 Good | 76th |
| #3 | Eaton Rapids Public Schools | Eaton Rapids | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #4 | Charlotte Public Schools | Charlotte | 4/10 Below Average | 30th |
| #5 | Potterville Public Schools | Potterville | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #6 | Maple Valley Schools | Vermontville | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #7 | Bellevue Community Schools | Bellevue | 2/10 Poor | 15th |
Best School Districts in Eaton County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 7 public school districts headquartered in Eaton County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Eaton County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Eaton County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 7 rated districts in Eaton County, Michigan, the highest-rated is Grand Ledge Public Schools (Grand Ledge), rated 8/10 (Good) and in the 77th percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.