For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,348 students in Hartford, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Hartford, MI are Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hartford, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Redwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Hartford High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
121 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Hartford Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Hartford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
15 East St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7400
Gr: K-2 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Southwest Michigan Community School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7000
Gr: 6-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
West Michigan Virtual - Hartford (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
36 W Main St
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
Hartford, MI 49057
(616) 232-3322
395 Woodside Dr
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7300
Gr: 3-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Hartford, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Hartford, MI include Hartford Alternative Education, Redwood Elementary School and Hartford High School.
How many public schools are located in Hartford?
4 public schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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