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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Gratiot County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 5,407 students in Gratiot County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 205 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Gratiot County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gratiot County, MI are Ithaca High School, Alma Senior High School and Breckenridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gratiot County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Gratiot County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Gratiot County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Gr: 7-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Alma Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Breckenridge Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
515 E Summit St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7234
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
104 New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2102
Gr: PK-4 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 E Elizabeth St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 1-3 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Ashley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
104 N New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-4000
Gr: 5-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
North Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
201 E Arcada St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3047
Gr: 3-6 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Breckenridge Middlehigh School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Wright St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Gr: 6-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Fulton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 9-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1313.
Pine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 4-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Ashley High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
104 New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2514
Gr: 9-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1515.
St. Louis High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
113 E Saginaw St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1616.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 6-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Ts Nurnberger Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Union St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Gr: 6-8 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1818.
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 W State St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5131
Gr: 3-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center
121 I And K St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-3535
Gr: PK-2 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
Central Michigan Correctional Facility
Alternative School
8201 N Croswell Rd
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-4361
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Gratiot Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
525 N State St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 847-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
Luce Road Elementary School
535 N Luce Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: PK-K | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Louis Correctional Facility
Alternative School
8585 N Croswell Rd
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-6444
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
400 Webster St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Gr: PK-2 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Gratiot County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Gratiot County, MI include Ithaca High School, Alma Senior High School and Breckenridge Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gratiot County?
26 public schools are located in Gratiot County.
What percentage of students in Gratiot County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Gratiot County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gratiot County?
Gratiot County public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Gratiot County are often viewed compared to one another?

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