For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,233 students in Kent City, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 211 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Kent City, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Kent City, MI are Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City High School and Kent City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Kent City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kent City, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Kent City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Kent City Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29 College St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4181
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Kent City Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Kent City, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Kent City, MI include Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City High School and Kent City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kent City?
4 public schools are located in Kent City.
What percentage of students in Kent City go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Kent City are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kent City?
Kent City public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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