For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 530 students in Benzonia, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benzonia, MI are Benzie Central Middle School, Benzie Academy and Homestead Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benzonia, 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 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Benzonia have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Benzonia, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benzie Central Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #22.
Benzie Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Grades: 6-12
| 83 students
Rank: #33.
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7048 Severance St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Grades: PK-5
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Benzonia, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Benzonia, MI include Benzie Central Middle School, Benzie Academy and Homestead Hills Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Benzonia?
3 public elementary schools are located in Benzonia.
What is the racial composition of students in Benzonia?
Benzonia public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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