For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 553 students in 49040, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49040, MI are Colon Elementary School and Colon High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 49040 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49040, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49040, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Colon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Colon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dallas St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Gr: K-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49040, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49040, MI include Colon Elementary School and Colon High School.
How many public schools are located in 49040?
3 public schools are located in 49040.
What is the racial composition of students in 49040?
49040 public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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