For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 683 students in Alcona County, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Alcona County, MI are Alcona Community High School and Alcona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alcona County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Alcona County have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alcona County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alcona Community High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Barlow Rd
Harrisville, MI 48740
(989) 736-8534
Harrisville, MI 48740
(989) 736-8534
Grades: 6-12
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Alcona Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
181 N Barlow Rd
Harrisville, MI 48740
(989) 736-8146
Harrisville, MI 48740
(989) 736-8146
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Alcona County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alcona Alternative Education (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
76 N. Barlow Road
Lincoln, MI 48742
(989) 736-6496
Lincoln, MI 48742
(989) 736-6496
Grades: Inquire with school
| 21 students
51 North Barlow Rd
Lincoln, MI 48742
(989) 736-8534
Lincoln, MI 48742
(989) 736-8534
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4932 Bamfield Road
Glennie, MI 48737
(989) 735-2261
Glennie, MI 48737
(989) 735-2261
Grades: K-5
| 43 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alcona County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Alcona County, MI include Alcona Community High School and Alcona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alcona County?
2 public schools are located in Alcona County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alcona County?
Alcona County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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