For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,159 students in 49083, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49083, MI are Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership and Gull Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø elementary schools in zipcode 49083 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49083, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49083, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9562 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Gr: 3-5 | 685 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
Alternative School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Hutchinson Rd
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3430
Gr: K-12 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Gull Lake Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9550 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
9476 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Gr: PK-2 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
49083, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bedford Communityfamily Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
315 Hutchinson Road
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
7753 North 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49083, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49083, MI include Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School, Gull Lake Virtual Partnership and Gull Lake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49083?
4 public elementary schools are located in 49083.
What is the racial composition of students in 49083?
49083 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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