For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,767 students in Temperance, MI (there are , serving 299 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Temperance, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Temperance, MI are Jackman Road Elementary School, Bedford Junior High School and Bedford Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Temperance, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Temperance have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Temperance, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jackman Road Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8008 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6600
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Bedford Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8405 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6200
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6200
Grades: 6-8
| 923 students
Rank: #33.
Bedford Senior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8285 Jackman Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6100
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: n/an/a
Smith Road Elementary School
Special Education School
1135 Smith Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6025
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6025
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Temperance, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1623 West Sterns Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6051
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6051
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1619 West Sterns Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6000
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6000
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1575 West Temperance Rd
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6500
Temperance, MI 48182
(734) 850-6500
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Temperance, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Temperance, MI include Jackman Road Elementary School, Bedford Junior High School and Bedford Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Temperance?
4 public schools are located in Temperance.
What percentage of students in Temperance go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Temperance are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Temperance?
Temperance public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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