For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,353 students in Sparta, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, MI are Appleview Elementary School, Sparta Senior High School and Sparta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparta, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Sparta have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sparta, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appleview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-1743
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-1743
Gr: 3-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 W Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Gr: 9-12 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
560 W Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Gr: PK-2 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Sparta, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Sparta, MI include Appleview Elementary School, Sparta Senior High School and Sparta Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sparta?
4 public schools are located in Sparta.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta?
Sparta public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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