For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,664 students in Alpena County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 273 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Alpena County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Alpena County, MI are Pied Piper School, Alpena High School and Besser Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpena County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Alpena County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alpena County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pied Piper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Grades: PK-12
| 35 students
Rank: #22.
Alpena High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3303 South Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,154 students
Rank: #33.
Besser Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
375 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5100
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5100
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ella M White Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 North Ripley Blvd
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5950
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5950
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Sanborn Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12170 Us Highway 23 S
Ossineke, MI 49766
(989) 358-5800
Ossineke, MI 49766
(989) 358-5800
Grades: K-5
| 166 students
Rank: #66.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4999 Herron Rd
Herron, MI 49744
(989) 358-5700
Herron, MI 49744
(989) 358-5700
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: #77.
Thunder Bay Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 South Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 831 students
Rank: #88.
Hinks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7667 Us Highway 23 N
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5560
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5560
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Rank: #99.
Aces Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Grades: 7-12
| 61 students
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 West Lake St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5900
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5900
Grades: K-5
| 134 students
Alpena County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2118 Us Hwy 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
211 North First Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Bingham Arts Academy (Closed 2016)
Charter School
555 S Fifth St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-2500
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Esd Sp Ed Programs In Lea Facilities Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2118 Us Hwy 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Grades: PK
| 7 students
6891 Nicholson Hill Road
Hubbard Lake, MI 49747
(989) 358-5880
Hubbard Lake, MI 49747
(989) 358-5880
Grades: K-6
| 122 students
12595 Long Rapids Rd
Lachine, MI 49753
(989) 358-5730
Lachine, MI 49753
(989) 358-5730
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
7065 Dietz Road
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5760
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5760
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
1421 Hobbs Dr
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5840
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5840
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alpena County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Alpena County, MI include Pied Piper School, Alpena High School and Besser Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alpena County, MI?
10 public schools are located in Alpena County, MI.
What percentage of students in Alpena County, MI go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Alpena County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena County, MI?
Alpena County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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