For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 762 students in 49727, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49727, MI are East Jordan Middlehigh School and East Jordan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49727 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49727, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49727, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Jordan Middlehigh School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Maple St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2259
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2259
Gr: 7-12 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
East Jordan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
Gr: PK-6 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
East Jordan Alternative High School
Alternative School
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-0053
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-0053
Gr: 9-12 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 14%
49727, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2823
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2823
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Lighthouse Academy Round Lake (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(616) 977-4917
East Jordan, MI 49727
(616) 977-4917
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49727, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49727, MI include East Jordan Middlehigh School and East Jordan Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49727?
3 public schools are located in 49727.
What is the racial composition of students in 49727?
49727 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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