For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,084 students in Arenac County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arenac County, MI are Au Gressims Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School and Standishsterling Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arenac County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Arenac County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Arenac County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Au Gressims Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 W State St
Sterling, MI 48659
(989) 654-2367
Sterling, MI 48659
(989) 654-2367
Gr: PK-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Standishsterling Central Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3789 Wyatt Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Gr: PK-6 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Au Gressims Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Gr: 6-8 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Arenac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Smalley St
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
200 Smalley St
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Standish Maximum Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4713 M 61
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-7000
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-7000
Gr: 9-12
3789 Wyatt Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Gr: 6-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Arenac County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Arenac County, MI include Au Gressims Elementary School, Sterling Elementary School and Standishsterling Central Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Arenac County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Arenac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arenac County?
Arenac County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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