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Bellaire Public Schools

204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615-9565
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bellaire Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 255 students in Bellaire Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Bellaire Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
255 Students
1,376,294 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="student-by-grade">Student By Grade
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank
Bellaire Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#300 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
27%
35%
50-54%
45%
40-44%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
81%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:
0.11
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
95%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,773 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,478 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$24,773
$18,510
Spending / Student
$21,478
$17,693

Best Bellaire Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
John R Rodger Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6535 John R Rodgers Rd
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8916
Gr: K-5 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bellaire Public Schools?
Bellaire Public Schools manages 2 public schools serving 255 students.
What is the rank of Bellaire Public Schools?
Bellaire Public Schools is ranked #343 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bellaire Public Schools?
95% of Bellaire Public Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bellaire Public Schools?
Bellaire Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Bellaire Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,478 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 45% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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