COON SCHOOL

Coon School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Berlin Township S/D #3 school district, located in IONIA, MI with about 9 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education.

The **Coon School**, located at 6679 South State Road in Ionia, Michigan, is a historic one-room schoolhouse that serves as a notable piece of the community’s educational heritage. Established during the late 19th century, the school reflects the rural architectural style and educational practices common in Michigan’s early development. Today, it stands primarily as a preserved historical site, offering residents and visitors a tangible connection to the past and a look at how early rural schooling was structured in Ionia County.

Beyond its historical significance, the site is often associated with the preservation efforts of local historical societies and community members dedicated to maintaining the integrity of Ionia’s landmarks. While it no longer functions as an active classroom for primary education, it serves as an educational resource in itself, frequently utilized to provide students and the public with a firsthand perspective on 19th-century life, schoolhouse culture, and the evolution of the regional school system.

For more information, contact Coon School at (616) 527-4900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.