Summary
Rosewood School is a K-6 elementary school in Jenison, MI, serving 481 students within the Jenison Public Schools district. It is a high-performing school that consistently ranks in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools, and in the 2025-2026 school year it achieved its best ranking yet—93rd out of 1,492 schools statewide (94th percentile) with a 5-star rating.
What truly sets Rosewood apart is its ability to achieve excellent results across all student groups. The school earned 5-star ratings for its male students (97th percentile), white students (92nd percentile), and students from low socio-economic backgrounds (96th percentile). This last metric is particularly notable—Rosewood ranks 59th out of 1,352 schools statewide for supporting economically disadvantaged students, far outperforming nearby schools with similar or higher rates of economic need. For example, Sandy Hill School, which has nearly double the rate of students on free/reduced lunch, ranks in the 80th percentile overall. Rosewood also stands out as the clear academic leader within its district, holding a higher state ranking than Bursley School (262nd), Sandy Hill School (291st), and Pinewood School (117th).
Rosewood's math program in the upper grades is a standout feature. In 6th grade, math proficiency reached 60.8%—nearly double the state average of 31.9%—and has shown a steady upward trend over the past three years. The school also made a remarkable leap in its overall state ranking, jumping 84 places in a single year. While the school excels broadly, there are a couple of areas worth noting. Female students, while still performing well above state averages (86th percentile), lag behind their male counterparts (97th percentile), a gap that has widened recently. Additionally, 5th-grade social studies scores have been inconsistent, swinging from 26.2% to 54.1% proficiency over three years. Impressively, Rosewood achieves all of this while spending less per student ($14,740) than other district elementary schools like Bauerwood School ($18,383) and Bursley School ($18,983), demonstrating exceptional efficiency and resource allocation.
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