Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½

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 elementary schools serving 246 students in Bellaire Public Schools. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Bellaire Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,541 Schools
# Students
246 Students
953,595 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
58,878 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
<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
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
95%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,679 is higher than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 46% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,264 is higher than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 51% 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
$25,679
$18,510
Spending / Student
$22,264
$17,693

Best Bellaire Public Schools Public Elementary 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%
205 Victory Lane
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 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 Articles

Public School Cybersecurity: Ransomware Risks & Student Data Protection
Public School Cybersecurity: Ransomware Risks & Student Data Protection
Learn how public schools address cybersecurity, ransomware threats, and student data protection in 2026, and what parents should know about digital safety.
Teacher Housing Initiatives: How Districts Address Affordability
Teacher Housing Initiatives: How Districts Address Affordability
Teacher housing initiatives are helping school districts address affordability challenges while improving recruitment and retention.
Teacher Shortage Solutions That Are Working in 2026
Teacher Shortage Solutions That Are Working in 2026
Teacher shortage solutions that are working in 2026. Discover grow-your-own programs, teacher residencies, alternative certification, and recruitment strategies.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • 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

Quick Links