Top Rankings
Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,124 students in Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
11 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
5,124 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
327 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#43 out of 862 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
38%
Graduation Rate
98%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
11%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
79%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,593 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,694 is less than the state median of $17,693.  The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$75 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,593
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,694
$17,693
Best Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
El Puente Spanish Immersion
(Math: 65% | Reading: 76%) 
Rank:
Rank:
10/
  Top 5%10
2950 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6531
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6531
Gr: K-6 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Bauerwood School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 73%) 
Rank:
Rank:
10/
  Top 10%10
1443 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1408
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1408
Gr: K-6 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Rosewood School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
10/
  Top 10%10
2370 Tyler St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-0011
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 669-0011
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Pinewood School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
2405 Chippewa St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1407
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1407
Gr: K-6 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Jenison High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
2140 Bauer Rd
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3400
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-3400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,470 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Jia Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 80-89%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Gr: K-5 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Jenison Junior High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
8295 20th Ave
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1402
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1402
Gr: 7-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Sandy Hill School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
1990 Baldwin St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1404
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-1404
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Bursley School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 58%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
1195 Port Sheldon St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-2200
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-2200
Gr: K-6 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Jenison Innovation Academy
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%) 
Rank:
Rank:
9/
  Top 20%10
800 Connie St
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Jenison, MI 49428
(616) 457-8477
Gr: 6-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
2950 Baldwin St
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Hudsonville, MI 49426
(616) 777-6534
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools manages 11 public schools serving 5,124 students.
What is the rank of Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools is ranked #41 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
79% of Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools?
Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Jenison ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,694 is less than the state median of $17,693.  The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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