Best Public Schools in Brooklyn, MI

Summary:

The city of Brooklyn, Michigan is home to three schools - two elementary schools (Columbia Upper Elementary School and Columbia Elementary School) and one high school (Columbia Central High School) - all part of the Columbia School District. The data reveals that these schools are delivering a quality education, with standout performance from Columbia Central High School and Columbia Upper Elementary School.

Columbia Central High School stands out as a top performer, ranking 156 out of 743 Michigan high schools in 2023-2024 and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts a relatively high 4-year graduation rate of 82.8% and a lower dropout rate of 7.6%. Academically, Columbia Central High School outperforms the state and district averages on M-Step and SAT assessments, particularly in English Language Arts and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing. Columbia Upper Elementary School also demonstrates strong academic performance, ranking 435 out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools in 2023-2024 and scoring above the state and district averages on M-Step English Language Arts and Math assessments.

While the schools in Brooklyn, Michigan are performing well overall, there are a few areas that could be targeted for improvement. The relatively high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at the elementary schools (around 45%) suggest that the district may need to focus on addressing socioeconomic disparities and ensuring equitable access to resources and support for all students. Additionally, the high school's dropout rate of 7.6% and the relatively lower performance on M-Step Math assessments compared to English Language Arts could be areas for the district to address.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (2025)	SAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)			M-Step Social Studies (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 11th Grade	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Science 11th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Columbia Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	320 School St	Brooklyn	49230	Jackson County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 592-6632	307	25	12.5	35.8%	287 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)								(n/a)																					$17,591	$1,254	$16,338
Columbia Upper Elementary School	Public	3-6	321 School St	Brooklyn	49230	Jackson County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 592-2181	406	26	15.7	37.2%	358 (88.2%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (7.4%)	76.8	312^th of 1488 public elementary schools	79.0%		68.4	435^th of 1486 public elementary schools	70.7%	123					56.4	61.5	62.2	58.9		53.2	59.6	34.7	36.4		49.0			48.0			$13,884	$719	$13,164
Columbia Central High School	Public	7-12	11775 Hewitt Rd	Brooklyn	49230	Jackson County	Columbia School District	No	No	No	No	(517) 592-6634	637	36	17.8	29.7%	569 (89.3%)	6 (0.9%)	25 (3.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.3%)	63.1	246^th of 739 public high schools	66.7%		73.1	156^th of 743 public high schools	79.0%	90	62.2	31.1	62.5	33.3					55.2					32.8		46.7	41.1		51.1	36.8	$13,357	$586	$12,771

Cities Near Brooklyn

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Napoleon	4.09 mi	4	227^th
Clarklake	4.87 mi	1
Onsted	7.62 mi	3	171^st
Jackson	9.13 mi	40	420^th
Addison	9.4 mi	3	287^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.