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Best Alpena Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,177 students in Alpena, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 273 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Alpena, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alpena, MI are Alpena High School, Pied Piper School and Besser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpena, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Alpena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Alpena, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpena High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pied Piper School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
444 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Besser Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
375 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5100
Gr: K-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Ella M White Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 N Ripley Blvd
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5950
Gr: K-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Aces Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Hinks Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7667 Us Highway 23 N
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5560
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Thunder Bay Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
309 W Lake St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5900
Gr: K-5 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Alpena, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Alpena, MI include Alpena High School, Pied Piper School and Besser Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alpena?
8 public schools are located in Alpena.
What percentage of students in Alpena go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Alpena are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena?
Alpena public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Alpena are often viewed compared to one another?

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