Pinconning Township’s public schools outscore 60% of Michigan districts
The grade covers the public school district serving Pinconning Township, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Pinconning Township’s schools, in brief
Above the state in reading, below in math
Reading proficiency is 47% and math 33% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 80–84% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,315 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 7 the district’s path is Pinconning Middle School, then Pinconning High School. Enrollment is down 9% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Pinconning Township’s grade
B: better than 60% of Michigan school districts. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Pinconning Township, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Pinconning Township · depends on your address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 359 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Linwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 122 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Linwood
Kindergarten in Pinconning Township · depends on your address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 359 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Linwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 122 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Linwood
1st grade in Pinconning Township · depends on your address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 359 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Linwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 122 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Linwood
2nd grade in Pinconning Township · depends on your address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 359 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Linwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 122 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Linwood
3rd grade in Pinconning Township · depends on your address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 359 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Linwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 122 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Linwood
4th grade in Pinconning Township · depends on your address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 359 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Linwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 122 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Linwood
5th grade in Pinconning Township · depends on your address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 359 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Linwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 122 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Linwood
6th grade in Pinconning Township · depends on your address
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 359 students · 17:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Pinconning Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 244 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Linwood Elementary School
Grades PK–6 · 122 students · 16:1 students per teacher · in Linwood
7th grade in Pinconning Township
Pinconning Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 244 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
8th grade in Pinconning Township
Pinconning Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 244 students · 19:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
9th grade in Pinconning Township
Pinconning High School
Grades 9–12 · 370 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
10th grade in Pinconning Township
Pinconning High School
Grades 9–12 · 370 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
11th grade in Pinconning Township
Pinconning High School
Grades 9–12 · 370 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
12th grade in Pinconning Township
Pinconning High School
Grades 9–12 · 370 students · 22:1 students per teacher · in Pinconning
Pinconning Township’s public schools are run by Pinconning Area Schools, which also serves Bentley, Fraser, Garfield and Gibson and others. Parts of Pinconning Township (2% of its land) are served by Standish-Sterling instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
Pinconning Township vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Pinconning Township’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Pinconning Township | B | Pinconning Area Schools |
| Fraser | B | Pinconning Area Schools |
| Mount Forest | B | Pinconning Area Schools |
| Standish | — | Standish-Sterling |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Pinconning Area Schools with Pinconning Township, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Pinconning Township
4 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Pinconning Township’s schools
Are Pinconning Township’s schools good?
They sit near the middle of Michigan: the public schools Pinconning Township children attend outscore 60% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 60%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Pinconning Township in?
Pinconning Area Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 1,095 students in 4 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Pinconning Township are served by Standish-Sterling.
Where do Pinconning Township kids go to high school?
Pinconning High School in Pinconning, with 370 students; its own test results earn a B.
What is Pinconning Township’s graduation rate?
80–84% of the class of 2023 in Pinconning Area Schools graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Pinconning Township spend per student?
$13,315 in Pinconning Area Schools (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Pinconning Township families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Pinconning Township → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.