For the 2024-25 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 4,192 students in Delta County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 303 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Delta County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Delta County, MI are Learning Center, Gladstone Area High School and Webster Kindergarten Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Delta County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Delta County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Delta County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Learning Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-9476
Grades: PK-12
| 77 students
Rank: #22.
Gladstone Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 State Highway M35
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 430 students
Rank: #33.
Webster Kindergarten Center
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1209 N 19th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6118
Grades: K
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Escanaba Upper Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #55.
Bay Pines Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2425 N 30th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Escanaba, MI 49829
(517) 335-3541
Grades: 6-12
| 27 students
Rank: #66.
James T Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 10th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-3660
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-3660
Grades: 3-5
| 343 students
Rank: #77.
Tritownship School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10070 Us Highway 2
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Rapid River, MI 49878
(906) 474-6411
Grades: K-12
| 278 students
Rank: #88.
Gladstone Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S 10th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2295
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2295
Grades: 6-8
| 339 students
Rank: #99.
Lemmer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 20th St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-5333
Grades: 1-2
| 283 students
Rank: #1010.
Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-6521
Grades: 6-12
| 1,100 students
Rank: #1111.
Escanaba Student Success Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 233-4985
Grades: 8-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1212.
Mid Peninsula School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Saint Nicholas 31st Rd
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Rock, MI 49880
(906) 359-4390
Grades: K-12
| 191 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cameron Elementary School
Magnet School
803 29th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2314
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2314
Grades: K-2
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
Deltaschoolcraft Area Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2525 3rd Ave S
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Delta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bay Middle College High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
2001 North Lincoln Road
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 789-5599
Grades: 9-12
| 68 students
2525 3rd Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Deltaschoolcraft Manistique Area Satellite Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
100 North Cedar St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2525 3rd Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
500 S Lincoln Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7462
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Flat Rock Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
3920 County 416 20th Road
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 789-8525
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 789-8525
Grades: K-5
| 188 students
4341 K Road
Bark River, MI 49807
(906) 786-6220
Bark River, MI 49807
(906) 786-6220
Grades: K-6
| 148 students
612 2nd Ave South
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9203
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-9203
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Link Learning Escanaba (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1620 Ludington St
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Escanaba, MI 49829
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 181 students
5219 18th Rd
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7035
Escanaba, MI 49829
(906) 786-7035
Grades: 1-3
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Delta County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Delta County, MI include Learning Center, Gladstone Area High School and Webster Kindergarten Center.
How many public schools are located in Delta County?
14 public schools are located in Delta County.
What percentage of students in Delta County go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Delta County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Delta County?
Delta County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Delta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Delta County include: Gladstone Area High School vs. Escanaba Juniorsenior High School, Escanaba Juniorsenior High School vs. Gladstone Area High School, Escanaba Upper Elementary School vs. Lemmer Elementary School
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