For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,348 students in Hartford, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, MI are Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Hartford High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Hartford Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Hartford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 East St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Gr: K-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Southwest Michigan Community School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
West Michigan Virtual - Hartford (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
36 W Main St
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hartford, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Hartford, MI include Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford High School.
How many public schools are located in Hartford?
4 public schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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