For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 822 students in Baraga County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baraga County, MI are Arvon Township School, Lanse Area School and Baraga School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baraga County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Baraga County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Baraga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arvon Township School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21798 Skanee Rd
Skanee, MI 49962
(906) 524-7336
Skanee, MI 49962
(906) 524-7336
Grades: K-8
| 12 students
Rank: #22.
Lanse Area School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 N 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Grades: K-12
| 485 students
Rank: #33.
Baraga School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 Lyons St
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661
Grades: K-12
| 325 students
Baraga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 North 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5390
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5390
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
15211 Pelkie Rd
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6664
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6664
Grades: K-2
| 74 students
210 Lyons Street
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6663
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6663
Grades: 3-5
| 103 students
201 North 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Baraga County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Baraga County, MI include Arvon Township School, Lanse Area School and Baraga School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Baraga County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Baraga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Baraga County?
Baraga County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Baraga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Baraga County include: Lanse Area School vs. Baraga School, Baraga School vs. Lanse Area School
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