For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,701 students in Osceola County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 131 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Osceola County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Osceola County, MI are Pine River Area Elementary School, Pineview Homes and Marion Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Osceola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine River Area Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
408 W Gilbert St
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 768-4481
Gr: PK-3 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Marion Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 W Main St
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-6251
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-6251
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Pine River Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Gr: 8-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Reed City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Pine River Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Gr: 4-7 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Marion High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2213 20 Mile Rd
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Gr: 6-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Reed City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Evart Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 N Cedar St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5595
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5595
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #1010.
Gt Norman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Gr: PK-4 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Evart Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Hemlock St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1212.
Evart High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6221 95th Ave
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5551
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-5551
Gr: 9-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1313.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
220 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2201
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2201
Gr: PK-4
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Osceola County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Osceola County, MI include Pine River Area Elementary School, Pineview Homes and Marion Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Osceola County?
15 public schools are located in Osceola County.
What percentage of students in Osceola County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Osceola County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Osceola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Osceola County include: Evart High School vs. Reed City High School, Gt Norman Elementary School vs. Evart Elementary School, Pine River Area Elementary School vs. Evart Elementary School
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