| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District | Pewamo | 10/10 Excellent · 95th pct | 658 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Saranac Community Schools | Saranac | 8/10 Good · 76th pct | 852 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lakewood Public Schools | Clarksville | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 1,653 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Portland Public School District | Portland | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 2,036 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ionia Public Schools | Ionia | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 2,833 | 8 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Belding Area School District | Belding | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,662 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Carson City-Crystal Area School District | Hubbardston | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 775 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Ionia County compares
Together they enroll 10,469 students across 28 schools. The largest is Ionia Public Schools with 2,833 students. Districts here average 6.1/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Ionia County, Michigan
Ionia County has 7 public school districts covering 12 zip codes. The top-rated district in Ionia County is Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District (10/10). 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 Ionia County, MI?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Ionia 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 Ionia County, MI?
Of the districts serving Ionia County, Pewamo-Westphalia Community School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 95th 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.