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Best Gladwin County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,533 students in Gladwin County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 127 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Gladwin County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gladwin County, MI are Gladwin Community Alternative High School, Gladwin High School and Gladwin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladwin 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 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Gladwin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Gladwin County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladwin Community Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3982 W M 61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Gladwin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1400 N Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Gladwin Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Beaverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
440 S Ross St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Gladwin Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
780 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Beaverton Juniorsenior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3090 Crockett Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3010
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Gladwin Elementary School
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gladwin County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Gladwin County, MI include Gladwin Community Alternative High School, Gladwin High School and Gladwin Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Gladwin County?
7 public schools are located in Gladwin County.
What percentage of students in Gladwin County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Gladwin County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin County?
Gladwin County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gladwin County are often viewed compared to one another?

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