For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,049 students in 49202, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49202, MI are Way East Jackson, Northwest Elementary School and Jps Montessori Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49202 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49202, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49202, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
345 N Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3757 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Gr: 3-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Jps Montessori Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1024 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
South Central Michigan Virtual
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1060 Jackson Xing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Gr: K-12 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #77.
Da Vinci Schools K5
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
559 Murphy St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
3735 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4705
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4705
Gr: K-2 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49202, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49202, MI include Way East Jackson, Northwest Elementary School and Jps Montessori Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49202?
8 public elementary schools are located in 49202.
What is the racial composition of students in 49202?
49202 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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