Best public schools in Hastings, MI

8 public schools in Hastings: 4 elementary · 1 middle · 1 high · 2 combined. Ranked by our score, based on 2025-26 state test results.

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Rankings renumber to share equal ranks and fill gaps when schools are hidden. Scores compare each school with schools of the same type across Michigan.

Elementary schools

4 schools in Hastings, best first

Northeastern Elementary School 84.5

Hastings Area School District · Grades K-5 · 304 students

ELA 57%Math 63%Science 69%

#192 of 1,239 in Michigan

Star Elementary School 68.2

Hastings Area School District · Grades PK-5 · 304 students

ELA 51%Math 49%Science 49%

#394 of 1,239 in Michigan

Southeastern Elementary School 49.8

Hastings Area School District · Grades K-5 · 254 students

ELA 47%Math 32%Science 45%

#622 of 1,239 in Michigan

Central Elementary School 36.1

Hastings Area School District · Grades K-5 · 264 students

ELA 33%Math 33%Science 39%

#792 of 1,239 in Michigan

Middle schools

1 school in Hastings

Hastings Middle School 68.2

Hastings Area School District · Grades 6-8 · 613 students

ELA 52%Math 35%Science 58%

#143 of 448 in Michigan

High schools

1 school in Hastings

Hastings High School 66.0

Hastings Area School District · Grades 9-12 · 780 students

ELA 61%Math 35%Science 40%

#206 of 604 in Michigan

Combined schools

2 schools in Hastings

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Barry ISD Special Education —

Barry ISD · Grades PK-12 · 54 students

No published test results

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Lighthouse AcademyBarry County Community Building —

Lighthouse Academy · Grades 6-12 · Charter