For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 729 students in Indian River, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Indian River, MI are Cop Esd Programs, Inland Lakes Elementary School and Inland Lakes Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Indian River, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Indian River have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Indian River, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Inland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Indian River, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Indian River, MI include Cop Esd Programs, Inland Lakes Elementary School and Inland Lakes Secondary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Indian River?
3 public elementary schools are located in Indian River.
What is the racial composition of students in Indian River?
Indian River public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.