For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,219 students in Richland, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland, MI are Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School and Gull Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Richland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Richland, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9562 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Gr: 3-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Gull Lake Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9550 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
9476 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Gr: K-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Richland, MI include Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School and Gull Lake Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Richland?
4 public elementary schools are located in Richland.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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