For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,069 students in 48809, MI (there are , serving 81 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 48809, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48809, MI are Link Learning Belding, Woodview Elementary School and Belding Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48809 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48809, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48809, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Link Learning Belding
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9057 Belding Road 2
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 Orchard St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Gr: 3-5 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Belding Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Ionia St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Belding High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 Hall St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
100 W Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Gr: K-2 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
Link Learning Virtual Program
Alternative School
9057 W Belding Rd, Ste 4
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 244-3553
Gr: 9-12 | 2,379 students Student-teacher ratio: 108:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
48809, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
850 Hall Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4646
Gr: AE
1975 Orchard Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4700
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
315 W. Washington Street
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4600
Gr: PK | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48809, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48809, MI include Link Learning Belding, Woodview Elementary School and Belding Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 48809?
6 public schools are located in 48809.
What percentage of students in 48809 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 48809 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48809?
48809 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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