| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Rapids Public Schools | Big Rapids | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 2,363 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Chippewa Hills School District | Barryton | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,814 | 6 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Morley Stanwood Community Schools | Morley | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,065 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Big Jackson School District | Paris | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 20 | 1 | K–5 | 1 |
How Mecosta County compares
Together they enroll 5,262 students across 15 schools. The largest is Big Rapids Public Schools with 2,363 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Mecosta County, Michigan
Mecosta County has 4 public school districts covering 9 zip codes. The top-rated district in Mecosta County is Big Rapids Public Schools (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 Mecosta County, MI?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Mecosta 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 Mecosta County, MI?
Of the districts serving Mecosta County, Big Rapids Public Schools 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.