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Best 49120 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 4,613 students in 49120, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 159 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 49120, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49120, MI are Eastside Connections School, Southside Special Educ School and Howardellis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49120 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49120, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49120, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Howardellis Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2788 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Gr: K-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Brandywine Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Niles Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1601 W Chicago Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #88.
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2428 S 13th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-8574
Gr: 3-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #99.
Ring Lardner Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 17th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Brandywine Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1111.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1212.
Niles Cedar Lane
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Merritt Elementary School
1620 Lasalle Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-6511
Gr: PK-2 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
Alternative School
620 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Virtual School
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Northside Child Development Center
2020 N 5th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-1982
Gr: PK-K | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49120 Michigan

49120, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Eastside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
315 North 14th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2585
Gr: K-5
James Ellis School (Closed 2018)
2740 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Niles New Technical Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2015)
1441 Eagle Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2018)
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 49120, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49120, MI include Eastside Connections School, Southside Special Educ School and Howardellis Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49120?
16 public schools are located in 49120.
What percentage of students in 49120 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 49120 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49120?
49120 public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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