Jia Elementary

JIA Elementary is a public elementary school in Jenison, Michigan, serving 53 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. With a student-teacher ratio of 10.6 to 1, students get consistent, close attention from their teachers — a meaningful advantage at the elementary level. The school earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional, driven by a perfect 10.0 growth score and a 9.3 academic score.

That growth figure reflects how much students are progressing year over year, not just where they start. JIA ranks 7th out of 3,190 public schools across Michigan and 6th out of 1,602 Michigan elementary schools — results that place it among the strongest performing schools in the state by a wide margin. Locally, JIA stands first out of nine schools in Jenison.

For families comparing options in the area, that distinction is hard to overlook. The school's performance outpaces the full field of Michigan public schools, making it a top-tier choice for parents prioritizing measurable academic outcomes and strong student growth at the elementary level.

With an enrollment of 53 students, Jia Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.