Crestwood Elementary School

Crestwood Elementary serves 468 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Rockford, Michigan. The school earns a composite score of 8.9 out of 10, rated Excellent, with a 9.0 academic score and a 9.1 growth score. That combination — high academic attainment paired with strong student growth — sets Crestwood apart from many schools that perform well on one dimension but trail on the other.

The numbers reflect a consistent pattern at the state level. Crestwood ranks 121st out of 3,190 public schools in Michigan, outperforming 96% of the state. Narrow the lens to elementary schools and it sits 101st of 1,602 — solid across both peer comparisons.

Locally, the school holds second among Rockford's 13 public schools, making it a natural first look for families in the area. Class sizes run moderate at a 16.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio across all grade levels. Crestwood operates as a regular public school — no selective enrollment, no application required.

Families in the attendance boundary get access to one of Michigan's highest-performing elementary programs without leaving the public school system.

Located in a rural area, Crestwood Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.