For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 451 students in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Vandercook Lake are Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy and Townsend Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 E Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: 1-12 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Townsend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Floyd Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson, MI include Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy and Townsend Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson?
the neighborhood of Vandercook Lake, Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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