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Best Public Schools in China, MI

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At a glance

School

335

Students

Top rankedPine River Elementary School211^th of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools

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Summary:

The city of China, Michigan is home to a single standout elementary school, Pine River Elementary School, which is part of the East China School District. This school consistently ranks in the top 25% of Michigan elementary schools, with strong academic performance that exceeds district and state averages in English Language Arts and Math assessments.

Pine River Elementary School stands out for its commitment to student success. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.9 to 1 and spending $12,726 per student, the school invests heavily in its students' resources and support. This is reflected in the school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, indicating strong student engagement. Additionally, the school serves a diverse student population, with 32.95% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, yet still maintains its high academic achievement.

Compared to the broader East China School District, which is ranked 184 out of 613 school districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating, Pine River Elementary School stands out as a true standout institution. Its consistent top-tier performance, dedication to student resources, and ability to serve a diverse student body make it an exemplary choice for families in the China, Michigan area.

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Ranking:

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)		M-Step Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pine River Elementary School	Public, Magnet	K-5	3575 King Rd	China	48054	St. Clair County	East China School District	No	Yes	No	No	(810) 676-1050	335	22	15.1	28.4%	313 (93.4%)	3 (0.9%)	14 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.5%)	84.6	211^th of 1488 public elementary schools	85.8%		85.9	175^th of 1486 public elementary schools	88.2%	36	64.2	64.1	56.8	58.5	$14,039	$628	$13,411

Cities Near China

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
East China	1.96 mi	2
Marine City	4.02 mi	3	236^th
Saint Clair	4.17 mi	3	193^rd
Ira	5.51 mi	4	192^nd
Clay	9.29 mi	7	275^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.

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