| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia School District | Cement City | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,485 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Quincy Community School District | Allen | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 1,149 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Jonesville Community Schools | Jonesville | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,273 | 4 | K–12 | 2 |
| Camden-Frontier School District | Camden | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 452 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| Addison Community Schools | Somerset Center | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 717 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hillsdale Community Schools | Hillsdale | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,274 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Reading Community Schools | Reading | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 696 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Pittsford Area Schools | Osseo | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 356 | 2 | K–12 | 2 |
| Waldron Area Schools | Waldron | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 261 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| North Adams-Jerome Schools | Jerome | 1/10 Poor · 6th pct | 376 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Litchfield Community Schools | Litchfield | 1/10 Poor · 4th pct | 251 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
How Hillsdale County compares
Together they enroll 8,290 students across 29 schools. The largest is Columbia School District with 1,485 students. Districts here average 3.8/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Hillsdale County, Michigan
Hillsdale County has 11 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Hillsdale County is Columbia School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Hillsdale County, MI?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Hillsdale County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Hillsdale County, MI?
Of the districts serving Hillsdale County, Columbia School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 73rd percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.