Schools in Jackson, Michigan (2025)
22 schools · 10,163 students · 18 public, 4 charter · median Enrollment 366.
Jackson, in Michigan, has 22 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 10,163 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 5 high, 2 middle, 2 other; by sector 18 public, 4 charter.
The median Enrollment across Jackson's schools is 366, below the Michigan median of 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
20 of the 22 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Sharp Park Academy (44.6, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Jackson Preparatory Early College (44.2, lower 50% of high schools nationally), and Northwest Early Elementary School (42.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Jackson High School (989 students), Northwest High School (958 students), Northwest Early Elementary School (848 students).
Ranked schools in Jackson
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 145Sharp Park AcademyJackson · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 337 students
- 244Jackson Preparatory Early CollegeJackson · Charter High27% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 342Northwest Early Elementary SchoolJackson · Public Elementary54.7% Free/reduced-price lunch · 848 students
- 442Northwest High SchoolJackson · Public High27% Math proficiency · 958 students
- 541Paragon Charter AcademyJackson · Charter Elementary39% Math proficiency · 627 students
- 638Northwest Kidder Middle SchoolJackson · Public Middle25% Math proficiency · 786 students
- 737Northwest Elementary SchoolJackson · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 758 students
- 834Dibble Elementary SchoolJackson · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 933Jackson High SchoolJackson · Public High25% Math proficiency · 989 students
- 1032Cascades Elementary SchoolJackson · Public Elementary91% Free/reduced-price lunch · 398 students
- 1128John R Lewis ElementaryJackson · Public Elementary95% Free/reduced-price lunch · 140 students
- 1225Da Vinci Schools K5Jackson · Charter Elementary27% Math proficiency · 117 students
- 1323Vandercook Lake High SchoolJackson · Public High14% Math proficiency · 258 students
- 1422Hunt Elementary SchoolJackson · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 1522Middle School at ParksideJackson · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 750 students
- 1621East Jackson Secondary SchoolJackson · Public High21% Math proficiency · 359 students
- 1719JPS Montessori CenterJackson · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 146 students
- 1818Townsend Elementary SchoolJackson · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 316 students
- 1913Northeast Elementary SchoolJackson · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 396 students
- 2012East Jackson ElementaryJackson · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 348 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sharp Park Academy Jackson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 44.6 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 337 |
| 2 | Jackson Preparatory Early College Jackson · High · Grades 6–12 | Charter | 44.2 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 3 | Northwest Early Elementary School Jackson · Elementary · Grades K–2 | Public | 42.2 Lower 50% | 54.7% Free/reduced-price lunch | 848 |
| 4 | Northwest High School Jackson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 41.5 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 958 |
| 5 | Paragon Charter Academy Jackson · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Charter | 41.3 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 627 |
| 6 | Northwest Kidder Middle School Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.1 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 786 |
| 7 | Northwest Elementary School Jackson · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Public | 37.1 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 758 |
| 8 | Dibble Elementary School Jackson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 34.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 9 | Jackson High School Jackson · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 32.7 Lower 50% | 25% Math proficiency | 989 |
| 10 | Cascades Elementary School Jackson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 31.7 Lower 50% | 91% Free/reduced-price lunch | 398 |
| 11 | John R Lewis Elementary Jackson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 28.0 Lower 50% | 95% Free/reduced-price lunch | 140 |
| 12 | Da Vinci Schools K5 Jackson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 24.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 117 |
| 13 | Vandercook Lake High School Jackson · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 22.8 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 258 |
| 14 | Hunt Elementary School Jackson · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 21.9 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 15 | Middle School at Parkside Jackson · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 750 |
| 16 | East Jackson Secondary School Jackson · High · Grades 7–12 | Public | 20.6 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 359 |
| 17 | JPS Montessori Center Jackson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 146 |
| 18 | Townsend Elementary School Jackson · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Public | 17.9 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 316 |
| 19 | Northeast Elementary School Jackson · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 12.9 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 396 |
| 20 | East Jackson Elementary Jackson · Elementary · Grades K–6 | Public | 12.4 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 348 |
Other schools in Jackson
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Jackson side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Jackson?
Sharp Park Academy is the highest-ranked school in Jackson with a Success Index (US) of 44.6 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Jackson?
Jackson has 22 schools (13 elementary, 5 high, 2 middle, 2 other) educating 10,163 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Jackson?
The median Enrollment across schools in Jackson is 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.