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Best Schools in Owosso, Michigan

10 schools · 5 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other

Public: 7
Private: 3
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 5.5/10
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Choosing a school in Owosso?

Use this page to compare every school in Owosso 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.

Spring Vale Christian School

7.7/10

Other. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

St Paul School

6.9/10

Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West

6.8/10

Other · Shiawassee Regional Esd. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in Owosso for 2026 are Spring Vale Christian School (7.7/10), St Paul School (6.9/10), and Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West (6.8/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 10 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

10

7 public · 3 private

Avg Score

5.5

out of 10

Median Home

$145,600

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Owosso

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (10 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Spring Vale Christian School 7.7 / 10
2 St Paul School 6.9 / 10
3 Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West 6.8 / 10
4 Owosso High School 6.5 / 10
5 Salem Lutheran School 5.6 / 10
6 Emerson School 4.9 / 10
7 Lincoln Alternative High School 4.5 / 10
8 Bryant School 4.5 / 10
9 Central School 4.2 / 10
10 Owosso Middle School 3.6 / 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

10% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$58,718

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$145,600

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
20%

Adults 25+

Avg commute
24 min

Workers age 16+

Owner-occupied homes
74%

Of occupied housing units

How Owosso compares

Michigan rank

#302 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.7

below Michigan avg (6.2)

Median household income

$59k

80% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

10

About Schools in Owosso, Michigan

Owosso, Michigan is home to 10 schools, including 7 public schools and 3 private schools. The city's schools span 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.

With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Owosso 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 Owosso is Spring Vale Christian School with a composite score of 7.7/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Owosso is served by 2 school districts: Owosso Public Schools, Shiawassee Regional ESD. These districts collectively serve 3,530 students.

Owosso's community shows 20% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $58,718. The poverty rate in the area is 13.8%.

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: 48867 (10)

Elementary Schools

5 schools
# School Rating
1 443 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.9
2 463 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.5
3 411 students · Kindergarten–5th 4.2
Private Schools 2 schools

Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.

1 58 students · Kindergarten–8th 6.9
2 61 students · Pre-K–8th 5.6

Middle Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 644 students · 6th–8th 3.6

High Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 807 students · 9th–12th 6.5
2 128 students · 9th–12th 4.5

Other Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 160 students · Pre-K–12th 6.8
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 78 students · Kindergarten–12th 7.7

Schools in Owosso

Owosso, Michigan · 10 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$58,718

Median Home Value

$145,600

Median Rent

$834/mo

Population

27,399

College Educated

20%

Homeownership

74%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Community Profile

Owosso has a median household income of $58,718. It is a community where 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $145,600, with a median rent of $834/month. The area has a poverty rate of 13.8%. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Owosso, Michigan

How many schools are in Owosso, Michigan?

Owosso has 10 schools, including 7 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Owosso, Michigan?

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

The top-ranked school in Owosso on MySchoolScout is Spring Vale Christian School with a composite score of 7.7/10.

What is the best elementary school in Owosso, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Owosso on MySchoolScout is St Paul School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best middle school in Owosso, Michigan?

The top-ranked middle school in Owosso on MySchoolScout is Owosso Middle School with a composite score of 3.6/10.

What is the best high school in Owosso, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Owosso on MySchoolScout is Owosso High School with a composite score of 6.5/10.

How many school districts serve Owosso, Michigan?

Owosso is served by 2 school districts: Owosso Public Schools, Shiawassee Regional Esd.

What is the education level in Owosso, Michigan?

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

What is the median income in Owosso, Michigan?

The median household income in Owosso is approximately $58,718 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Owosso, Michigan?

Yes, Owosso has 3 private schools alongside 7 public schools. The top-rated private school is Spring Vale Christian School with a score of 7.7/10.

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

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Owosso is 15.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Owosso, 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.