For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,392 students in 49345, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49345, MI are Appleview Elementary School, Sparta Senior High School and Sparta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49345 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49345, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49345, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appleview Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
240 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-1743
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-1743
Gr: 3-5 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
475 W Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Gr: 9-12 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
560 W Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Gr: PK-2 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
49345, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Alma Street
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Gr: K-1 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Englishville School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8285 Vinton Ave Nw
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1655 12 Mile Road Nw
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-0068
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-0068
Gr: PK | 34 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49345, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49345, MI include Appleview Elementary School, Sparta Senior High School and Sparta Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49345?
4 public schools are located in 49345.
What is the racial composition of students in 49345?
49345 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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