For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 465 students in Ontonagon County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ontonagon County, MI are Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education, Ontonagon Area School and Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ontonagon County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ontonagon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ontonagon County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ontonagon Area School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Gr: K-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14312 Airport Rd
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 813-0620
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 813-0620
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Ontonagon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Based Early Childhood Services Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ontonagon County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ontonagon County, MI include Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education, Ontonagon Area School and Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ontonagon County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Ontonagon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ontonagon County?
Ontonagon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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