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Best Schools in Napoleon, Michigan

4 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High

Public: 4
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
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Choosing a school in Napoleon?

Use this page to compare every school in Napoleon 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.

Napoleon High School

6.1/10

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

Napoleon Middle School

5.5/10

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

Ezra Eby Elementary School

5.4/10

Elementary · Napoleon 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 Napoleon for 2026 are Napoleon High School (6.1/10), Napoleon Middle School (5.5/10), and Ezra Eby Elementary School (5.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 4 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

4

in this city

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$218,800

home value · ACS

District

1

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Napoleon

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Napoleon High School 6.1 / 10
2 Napoleon Middle School 5.5 / 10
3 Ezra Eby Elementary School 5.4 / 10
4 Ackerson High School 4.9 / 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
$89,063

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$218,800

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
64%

Of occupied housing units

How Napoleon compares

Michigan rank

#306 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Michigan avg (6.2)

Median household income

$89k

121% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

4

About Schools in Napoleon, Michigan

Napoleon, Michigan is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Napoleon 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 Napoleon is Napoleon High School with a composite score of 6.1/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Napoleon is served by 1 school district: Napoleon Community Schools. These districts collectively serve 1,277 students.

Napoleon's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $89,063. The poverty rate in the area is 30.0%.

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: 49261 (4)

Elementary Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 543 students · Pre-K–5th 5.4

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 296 students · 6th–8th 5.5

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 355 students · 9th–12th 6.1
2 83 students · 9th–12th 4.9

Schools in Napoleon

Napoleon, Michigan · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$89,063

Median Home Value

$218,800

Population

243

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

64%

Poverty Rate

30.0%

Community Profile

Napoleon has a median household income of $89,063. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $218,800. The area has a poverty rate of 30.0%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Napoleon, Michigan

How many schools are in Napoleon, Michigan?

Napoleon has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Napoleon, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Napoleon 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 Napoleon, Michigan?

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

What is the best elementary school in Napoleon, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Napoleon on MySchoolScout is Ezra Eby Elementary School with a composite score of 5.4/10.

What is the best middle school in Napoleon, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Napoleon on MySchoolScout is Napoleon Middle School with a composite score of 5.5/10.

What is the best high school in Napoleon, Michigan?

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

How many school districts serve Napoleon, Michigan?

Napoleon is served by 1 school district: Napoleon Community Schools.

What is the education level in Napoleon, Michigan?

According to Census data, 20% of adults in Napoleon have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Napoleon, Michigan?

The median household income in Napoleon is approximately $89,063 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Napoleon is 21.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Napoleon, 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.