Best Schools in Greenville, Michigan
11 schools · 5 Elementary · 2 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
Choosing a school in Greenville?
Use this page to compare every school in Greenville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Cedar Crest Elementary School
Elementary · Greenville Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Baldwin Heights School
Elementary · Greenville Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Walnut Hills Elementary School
Elementary · Greenville Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Greenville for 2026 are Cedar Crest Elementary School (8.6/10), Baldwin Heights School (8.3/10), and Walnut Hills Elementary School (8.1/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 9 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$190,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
11
9 public · 2 private
Avg Score
7.1
out of 10
Median Home
$190,400
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Rates 8.3/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.5 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Greenville schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Greenville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (9 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Crest Elementary School | 8.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Baldwin Heights School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Walnut Hills Elementary School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Lincoln Heights Elem School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Greenville Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Greenville Senior High School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 7 | St Charles Elementary School | 6.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Flat River Academy | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Seiter Education Center | 5.2 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.1/10
- Median household income
- $66,126
- Median home value
- $190,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Avg commute
- 25 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
56% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Greenville compares
Michigan rank
#67 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$66k
90% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
9
About Schools in Greenville, Michigan
Greenville is a small Michigan city with a compact public school system. Parents choosing schools here navigate 8 ranked public schools, all operating within the Greenville Public Schools district. That concentration means fewer options than a metro area, but the tradeoff is a system that performs well above average as a whole.
The numbers tell a consistent story. Six of Greenville's 8 ranked schools — 75% — score 7 or higher out of 10, and the city's average rating sits at 7.6. At the top, Cedar Crest Elementary School scores 9.6, a standout result that ranks it among the strongest elementary programs in Michigan. Lincoln Heights Elem School (8.5) and Baldwin Heights School (7.9) round out a deep elementary tier that gives early-grade families real choices within the same district. A 9.6 leading a city average of 7.6 signals that Cedar Crest isn't propping up a weak system — the system itself is strong, and Cedar Crest is exceptional within it.
The middle of the range holds up too. Flat River Academy (7.7) and Walnut Hills Elementary School (7.6) both clear the 7-point threshold, matching the city average exactly. No school in the top five falls below 7.6, so the floor across Greenville's ranked schools is consistently solid rather than a wide spread where a few performers carry underperforming siblings.
For parents, the practical picture is encouraging. Elementary-age families have the most options and the strongest performance data — four of the five top-rated schools serve elementary grades. If Cedar Crest is your attendance zone school, that is a genuine advantage worth confirming with the district. Parents outside that zone should weigh Lincoln Heights and Baldwin Heights closely; both score well above national averages. The tighter challenge is at the upper grades, where the ranked school list thins. Families with middle or high school students should contact Greenville Public Schools directly for current performance data on those programs before finalizing enrollment decisions.
Elementary Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 305 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.6 | ||
| 2 | 463 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.3 | ||
| 3 | 383 students · Pre-K–5th | 8.1 | ||
| 4 | 450 students · Pre-K–5th | 7.3 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | St Charles Elementary School
Private
83 students · Pre-K–8th | 6.5 | ||
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 807 students · 5th–8th | 7.2 | ||
| Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | 26 students · 1st–8th | — | ||
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,086 students · 8th–12th | 6.7 |
| 2 | 29 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 154 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.9 |
| 2 | 72 students · Pre-K–12th | 5.2 |
Schools in Greenville
Greenville, Michigan · 11 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$66,126
Median Home Value
$190,400
Median Rent
$910/mo
Population
17,925
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
25 min
Poverty Rate
12.4%
Community Profile
Greenville has a median household income of $66,126. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $190,400, with a median rent of $910/month. The area has a poverty rate of 12.4%. The average commute for residents is 25 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 5
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Greenville, Michigan
How many schools are in Greenville, Michigan?
Greenville has 11 schools, including 9 public and 2 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Greenville, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Greenville is 7.1 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Greenville, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Cedar Crest Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Greenville, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Cedar Crest Elementary School with a composite score of 8.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Greenville, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Greenville Middle School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Greenville, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Greenville on MySchoolScout is Greenville Senior High School with a composite score of 6.7/10.
How many school districts serve Greenville, Michigan?
Greenville is served by 3 school districts: Flat River Academy, Greenville Public Schools, Montcalm Area ISD.
What is the education level in Greenville, Michigan?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Greenville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Greenville, Michigan?
The median household income in Greenville is approximately $66,126 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Greenville, Michigan?
Yes, Greenville has 2 private schools alongside 9 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Charles Elementary School with a score of 6.5/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Greenville, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Greenville is 16.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Greenville, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.