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Best Jackson Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public elementary schools serving 8,150 students in Jackson, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, MI are Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Paragon Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sharp Park Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
766 Park Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2860
Gr: K-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 W Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Gr: PK-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Gr: PK-8 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #44.
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
930 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: 3-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 705-5732
Gr: 6-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1226 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Gr: PK-12 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Dibble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3450 Kibby Rd
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3970
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3757 Lansing Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 817-4704
Gr: 3-5 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Northwest Kidder Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Jps Montessori Center
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-3870
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1212.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1313.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Hunt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1143 N Brown St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1515.
Da Vinci Schools
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2985 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Gr: K-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1616.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1024 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2501
Gr: K-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1717.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1818.
Cascades Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 S Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3900
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
East Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4340 Walz Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 764-1810
Gr: K-6 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2020.
Da Vinci Schools K5
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
559 Murphy St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Gr: PK-5 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2121.
John R Lewis Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
154 W Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2600
Gr: K-5 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Early Elementary School
3735 Lansing Ave
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 Jackson, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, MI include Sharp Park Academy, Lyle A Torrant Center and Paragon Charter Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson?
24 public elementary schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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