For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,182 students in Ithaca, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 91 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ithaca, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ithaca, MI are Ithaca High School, North Elementary School and Giresd Center Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ithaca, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ithaca have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ithaca, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ithaca High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Grades: 7-12
| 467 students
Rank: #22.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 E Arcada St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3047
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3047
Grades: 3-6
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Kinney Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Grades: PK-12
| 162 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
Magnet School
400 Webster St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-4741
Grades: PK-2
| 248 students
Ithaca, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1131 East Center St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-5101
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-5101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Ithaca Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
125 S. Maple Street
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-2550
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-2550
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Ithaca Ischool Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3700
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3700
Grades: 7-12
| 130 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ithaca, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ithaca, MI include Ithaca High School, North Elementary School and Giresd Center Programs.
How many public schools are located in Ithaca?
4 public schools are located in Ithaca.
What percentage of students in Ithaca go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Ithaca are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ithaca?
Ithaca public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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