For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,589 students in Gladwin County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 158 private students). 94% 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 Junior High School and Gladwin Intermediate 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 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 48% 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 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gladwin County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gladwin Community Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3982 W M61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Gladwin Junior High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 North Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Gladwin Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 West 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Grades: 3-5
| 341 students
Rank: #44.
Gladwin High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 North Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Beaverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
440 South Ross St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Grades: PK-6
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
Beaverton Juniorsenior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Crockett Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3010
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3010
Grades: 7-12
| 449 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 West 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Grades: PK-2
| 398 students
Gladwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beaverton Primary School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
127 Tonkin St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
Creative Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
540 Lang Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
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 Junior High School and Gladwin Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Gladwin County, MI?
7 public schools are located in Gladwin County, MI.
What percentage of students in Gladwin County, MI go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Gladwin County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin County, MI?
Gladwin County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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