For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 822 students in Baraga County, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Baraga County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Baraga County, MI are Arvon Township School, Baraga School and Lanse Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baraga County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Baraga County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baraga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Arvon Township School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21798 Skanee Rd
Skanee, MI 49962
(906) 524-7336
Skanee, MI 49962
(906) 524-7336
Gr: K-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Baraga School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Lyons St
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661
Gr: K-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Lanse Area School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Gr: K-12 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
13924 Wadaga Rd
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-7070
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-7070
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Baraga County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Baraga County, MI include Arvon Township School, Baraga School and Lanse Area School.
How many public schools are located in Baraga County?
4 public schools are located in Baraga County.
What percentage of students in Baraga County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Baraga County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baraga County?
Baraga County public schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Baraga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Baraga County include: Lanse Area School vs. Baraga School, Baraga School vs. Lanse Area School
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