For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,814 students in Gaylord, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 364 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Gaylord, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Gaylord, MI are Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Gaylord Middle School and South Maple Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaylord, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Gaylord have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gaylord, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Livingston Blvd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: #22.
Gaylord Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 East 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0848
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0848
Grades: 7-8
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
South Maple Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 East 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Grades: PK-3
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Gaylord Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 East 4th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0856
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0856
Grades: 4-6
| 636 students
Rank: #55.
North Ohio Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 North Ohio Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Grades: PK-3
| 365 students
Gaylord, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Gaylord, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Gaylord, MI include Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Gaylord Middle School and South Maple Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gaylord, MI?
5 public schools are located in Gaylord, MI.
What percentage of students in Gaylord, MI go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Gaylord, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gaylord, MI?
Gaylord, MI public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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