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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Bad Axe Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 897 students in Bad Axe, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Bad Axe, MI are Adams Elementary School, Big Burning School and Huron Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bad Axe, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Bad Axe have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Bad Axe, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4151 Section Line Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-8944
Gr: K-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Big Burning School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1509 N Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-8853
Gr: K-8 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Gr: PK-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Bad Axe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
404 Hatchet Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Gr: K-2 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Bad Axe Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
750 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Gr: 3-6 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Bad Axe High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 N Barrie Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9593
Gr: 7-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Verona Mills School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3487 School St
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-7054
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Ascent High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
309 N Outer Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Area Technical Center
Vocational School
1160 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9284
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Bad Axe, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Bad Axe, MI include Adams Elementary School, Big Burning School and Huron Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in Bad Axe?
9 public schools are located in Bad Axe.
What is the racial composition of students in Bad Axe?
Bad Axe 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 Bad Axe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Bad Axe include: Big Burning School vs. Bad Axe Elementary School

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