For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,894 students in Alma, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 195 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Alma, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Alma, MI are Alma Senior High School, Donald L Pavlik Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alma, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Alma have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alma, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alma Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 605 students
Rank: #22.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 6-8
| 420 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 East Elizabeth St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 2-3
| 274 students
Rank: #44.
Pine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 4-5
| 302 students
Rank: n/an/a
6265 North Luce Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: PK-1
| 293 students
Alma, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alma Adultalternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Gtec Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
327 East Center St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-4832
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-4832
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Resd Gratiot County (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1010 West Van Buren Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 828-7373
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 828-7373
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alma, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Alma, MI include Alma Senior High School, Donald L Pavlik Middle School and Hillcrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alma, MI?
5 public schools are located in Alma, MI.
What percentage of students in Alma, MI go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Alma, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alma, MI?
Alma, MI public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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