| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greenville Public Schools | Greenville | 8/10 Good · 77th pct | 3,601 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lakeview Community Schools | Lakeview | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 1,037 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Vestaburg Community Schools | Vestaburg | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 963 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Tri County Area Schools | Howard City | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 1,719 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Carson City-Crystal Area School District | Carson City | 3/10 Below Average · 26th pct | 775 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Montabella Community Schools | Edmore | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 754 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Central Montcalm Public Schools | Sheridan | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 1,374 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
How Montcalm County compares
Together they enroll 10,223 students across 27 schools. The largest is Greenville Public Schools with 3,601 students. Districts here average 4.6/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Montcalm County, Michigan
Montcalm County has 7 public school districts covering 16 zip codes. The top-rated district in Montcalm County is Greenville 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 Montcalm County, MI?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Montcalm 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 Montcalm County, MI?
Of the districts serving Montcalm County, Greenville Public Schools has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 77th 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.