Michigan Town Ranks First in America for Raising a Family
When people start a family, they often think about where to live that might offer a family-friendly environment. I personally think that Michigan has lots of great cities to raise…
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When people start a family, they often think about where to live that might offer a family-friendly environment. I personally think that Michigan has lots of great cities to raise a family, and now, a new study out has determined that the Mitten actually best the best place to raise a family in the U.S.
The staff at RocketHomes.com has put together a list of the 10 best cities in America to raise a family. For the study, Rocket HomesSM joined forces with BestPlaces.net to find some of the best locations to raise a family. The list includes everything from college towns to suburban areas.
"Raising a family is as incredibly rewarding as it is challenging," they state. "There's no doubt that heads of households want to ensure they’re giving their children every chance to thrive academically, mentally and physically, while also providing a safe space for the family unit to strengthen. The burden doesn’t solely rest on a parent or caregiver’s shoulders. The place they choose to put down roots should also provide support and opportunity. The best cities for families to live will excel in providing safety, affordable care, open spaces to roam and quality learning, whether kids are starting kindergarten or wrapping up their high school years."
The best city to raise a family in the U.S., according to the study, is Grand Rapids. "Located just 30 miles from the beaches of Lake Michigan, Grand Rapids has an abundance of opportunities for kids to engage in culture, history, art and nature at more than 20 museums and the world-renown Frederick Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Residents can also be sure their children will receive a good education. Grand Rapids ranks in the top 5% in the country for school system ratings, which can be attributed, in part, to the quality of life of its educators, as the city also ranks as one of the best places to be a teacher." Find the full study here and check out the top 50 best Michigan school districts below.
It's hard to believe, but the 2021-22 school years is wrapping up in just a few months. It's been a bit more of a "normal" school year than in the past few years, with many extra-curricular activities and other shades of pre-pandemic life returning.
If you're looking ahead to the next school year and what the best options are for public schools, the crew at Niche.com has released its tally of the best school districts in Michigan. The list is based on "rigorous analysis of key statistics and millions of reviews from students and parents using data from the U.S. Department of Education," according to Niche. "Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, SAT/ACT scores, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more."
As for more on their methodology, in addition, "Statistics obtained from the U.S. Department of Education represent the most recent data available, as self-reported by the school districts." The outlet also "collects data directly from schools via their Niche Partner Portal."
So, which school districts are on top? Read on for the full list of the top 50 best Michigan school districts, according to Niche. The top district is in the Detroit area, Northville, which scored an overall Niche score of an A+. If you dig a little deeper, it shows that most students from Northville are interested in attending Michigan State University, followed by the University of Michigan and Wayne State University. This is a great list, with many great districts. Both of my parents were public school educators, so it makes me proud to see all the quality public school options we have in the Great Lakes State.
Top 50 Best Public School Districts in Michigan
Read on for the 50 best public school districts in Michigan, as well as links to more information about each district. This list is via Niche.com.
1. Northville Public Schools
2. Novi Community School District
3. Troy School District
4. Oakland Schools
5. Saline Area Schools
6. Okemos Public Schools
7. Bloomfield Hills Schools
8. Birmingham Public Schools
9. East Grand Rapids Public Schools
10. Rochester Community School District
11. Forest Hills Public Schools
12. Grosse Pointe Public School System
13. Ann Arbor Public Schools
14. West Bloomfield School District
15. St. Joseph Public Schools
16. Spring Lake Public Schools
17. Portage Public Schools
18. Byron Center Public Schools
19. Berkley School District
20. New Buffalo Area Schools
21. East Lansing School District
22. Hudsonville Public School District
23. West Ottawa Public School District
24. Chelsea School District
25. Huron Independent School District
26. Black River Public School
27. Grandville Public Schools
28. Brighton Area Schools
29. Jenison Public Schools
30. North Muskegon Public Schools
31. Dexter Community School District
32. Lake Orion Community Schools
33. Grosse Ile Township Schools
34. Hartland Consolidated Schools
35. Houghton-Portage Township School District
36. Sanilac Independent School District
http://www.sanilac.k12.mi.us/
37. Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
38. Beaver Island Community School District
39. Midland Public Schools
40. Cheb-Otsego-Presque Isle Elementary School District
41. Pewamo-Westphalia Community Schools
42. St. Joseph County Intermediate School District
43. Haslett Public Schools
44. Copper Country Independent School District
45. Rockford Public Schools
46. Tuscola Independent School District
http://www.tuscolaisd.org/
47. Lakeshore School District
http://lakeshoreschools.org/
48. Leland Public School District
http://www.lelandschool.com/
