For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 302 students in Augusta, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 88 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Augusta, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Augusta, MI is Galesburgaugusta Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Augusta, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Galesburgaugusta Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 W Van Buren St
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2020
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2020
Gr: 5-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Augusta, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
600 West Michigan Ave
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Gr: 4-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Augusta, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Augusta, MI include Galesburgaugusta Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Augusta?
1 public schools are located in Augusta.
What percentage of students in Augusta go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Augusta are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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