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Best Schools in Morley, Michigan

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Public: 3
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
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Choosing a school in Morley?

Use this page to compare every school in Morley by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

Shortlist starter

Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.

Morley Stanwood High School

6.1/10

High · Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Morley Stanwood Middle School

5.6/10

Middle · Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Morley Stanwood Elementary School

4.7/10

Elementary · Morley Stanwood Community Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Morley for 2026 are Morley Stanwood High School (6.1/10), Morley Stanwood Middle School (5.6/10), and Morley Stanwood Elementary School (4.7/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

3

in this city

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$127,100

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Morley

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Morley Stanwood High School 6.1 / 10
2 Morley Stanwood Middle School 5.6 / 10
3 Morley Stanwood Elementary School 4.7 / 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
5.5/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$54,861

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$127,100

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
10%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
34 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
84%

Of occupied housing units

How Morley compares

Michigan rank

#307 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Michigan avg (6.2)

Median household income

$55k

75% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Morley, Michigan

Morley, Michigan is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Morley show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Morley is Morley Stanwood High School with a composite score of 6.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Morley is served by 1 school district: Morley Stanwood Community Schools. These districts collectively serve 988 students.

Morley's community shows 10% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $54,861. The poverty rate in the area is 22.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 49336 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 432 students · Pre-K–5th 4.7

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 234 students · 6th–8th 5.6

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 309 students · 9th–12th 6.1

Schools in Morley

Morley, Michigan · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$54,861

Median Home Value

$127,100

Median Rent

$985/mo

Population

4,727

College Educated

10%

Homeownership

84%

Avg Commute

34 min

Poverty Rate

22.7%

Community Profile

Morley has a median household income of $54,861. It is a community where 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $127,100, with a median rent of $985/month. The area has a poverty rate of 22.7%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 34 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Morley, Michigan

How many schools are in Morley, Michigan?

Morley has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Morley, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Morley is 5.5 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 Morley, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Morley on MySchoolScout is Morley Stanwood High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

What is the best elementary school in Morley, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Morley on MySchoolScout is Morley Stanwood Elementary School with a composite score of 4.7/10.

What is the best middle school in Morley, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Morley on MySchoolScout is Morley Stanwood Middle School with a composite score of 5.6/10.

What is the best high school in Morley, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Morley on MySchoolScout is Morley Stanwood High School with a composite score of 6.1/10.

How many school districts serve Morley, Michigan?

Morley is served by 1 school district: Morley Stanwood Community Schools.

What is the education level in Morley, Michigan?

According to Census data, 10% of adults in Morley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Morley, Michigan?

The median household income in Morley is approximately $54,861 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Morley, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Morley is 16.5:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Morley, 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.