For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 529 students in Colon, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Colon, MI are Colon Elementary School and Colon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Colon, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Colon have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Colon, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Colon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dallas St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Colon, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Colon, MI include Colon Elementary School and Colon High School.
How many public schools are located in Colon?
3 public schools are located in Colon.
What is the racial composition of students in Colon?
Colon public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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