For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 966 students in Alger County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 52 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Alger County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Alger County, MI are Autrainonota Public School, William G Mather Elementary School and Superior Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alger 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 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Alger County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alger County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Autrainonota Public School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8790 Deerton Rd
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Rank: #22.
William G Mather Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 Elm Ave
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #33.
Superior Central School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E2865 State Rd 94
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Grades: PK-12
| 343 students
Rank: #44.
Munising High And Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
810 East State Highway M28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Grades: 6-12
| 334 students
Rank: #55.
Burt Township School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
27 Colwell St
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alger Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
600 Industrial Park Dr
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-5000
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 105
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
411 Elm Avenue
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Grades: 5-8
| 289 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alger County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Alger County, MI include Autrainonota Public School, William G Mather Elementary School and Superior Central School.
How many public schools are located in Alger County, MI?
6 public schools are located in Alger County, MI.
What percentage of students in Alger County, MI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Alger County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alger County, MI?
Alger County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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