For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 522 students in Merrill, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Merrill, MI are Merrill Elementary School, Merrill High School and Merrill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Merrill have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Merrill, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Merrill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Grades: 9-12
| 185 students
Rank: #33.
Merrill Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Merrill, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Link Learning Merrill (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merrill, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Merrill, MI include Merrill Elementary School, Merrill High School and Merrill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Merrill?
3 public schools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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