Top 10 Best Bay County Public Schools (2022)
For the 2022 school year, there are 35 public schools serving 13,988 students in Bay County, MI. Bay County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
The top ranked public schools in Bay County, MI are Mackensen Elementary School, Bay City Western High School and Verellen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bay County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in Bay County have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 34% (majority Black).
Best Bay County Public Schools (2022)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mackensen Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5535 Dennis Dr
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-4941
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-4941
Grades: K-5
| 326 students
Rank: #22.
Bay City Western High School
Alternative School
Math: 42% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 West Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4481
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4481
Grades: 9-12
| 1,221 students
Rank: #33.
Verellen Elementary School
Math: 52% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
612 Borton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9770
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9770
Grades: 2-4
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Auburn Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 East Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4921
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #55.
Pinconning Central Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
609 West 5th St
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 308-0502
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 308-0502
Grades: PK-6
| 444 students
Rank: #66.
Kolb Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 West Crump St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-9518
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-9518
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pinconning High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
605 West 5th St
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 308-0531
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 308-0531
Grades: 9-12
| 421 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Western Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 West Midland Rd
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4489
Auburn, MI 48611
(989) 662-4489
Grades: 6-8
| 877 students
Rank: #99.
Hampton Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1908 West Youngs Ditch Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-1100
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: #1010.
Garber High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9710
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9710
Grades: 9-12
| 571 students
Rank: #1111.
Llcbay Campus
Special Education School
Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1435 West Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Grades: PK-12
| 71 students
Rank: #1212.
Bangor West Central School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3175 Wilder Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3373
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-3373
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
Rank: #1313.
John Glenn High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3201 Kiesel Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7510
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7510
Grades: 9-12
| 850 students
Rank: #1414.
Bangor Lincoln School
Special Education School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2771 North Euclid Ave
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-7639
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-7639
Grades: K-5
| 321 students
Rank: #1515.
Mcalearsawden Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2300 Midland Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7702
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-7702
Grades: PK-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1616.
Christa Mcauliffe Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3281 Kiesel Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-7640
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-7640
Grades: 6-8
| 638 students
Rank: #1717.
Linwood Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
517 West Center St
Linwood, MI 48634
(989) 697-5711
Linwood, MI 48634
(989) 697-5711
Grades: PK-6
| 152 students
Rank: #1818.
Bay City Central High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1624 Columbus Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 893-9541
Grades: 9-12
| 1,157 students
Rank: #1919.
313 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9740
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9740
Grades: 5-8
| 577 students
Rank: #2020.
208 State Park Dr
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8891
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8891
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #2121.
Pinconning Middle School
Math: 35% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
605 West 5th St
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 308-0503
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 308-0503
Grades: 6-8
| 301 students
Rank: #2222.
Bangor Township Virtual School
Alternative School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3359 E Midland Road
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-8121
Grades: K-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2323.
State Street Academy
Charter School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1110 State St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6484
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-6484
Grades: PK-5
| 101 students
Rank: #2424.
601 Blend St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-1723
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-1723
Grades: 6-8
| 928 students
Rank: #2525.
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Farragut St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Grades: PK-10
| 197 students
Rank: #2626.
Washington Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1821 Mckinley St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 894-2744
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Rank: #2727.
Isdlocal Programs
Special Education School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3276
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3276
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: #2828.
Wenona Center Home Of Wenona Highmiddle School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #2929.
1012 Fremont St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-1558
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #3030.
Linsday Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 Lasalle St
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-0692
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 684-0692
Grades: PK-5
| 260 students
Rank: #3131.
Bayarenac Community High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
Bay City Adult Educationctp
Alternative School
4155 Monitor Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4770
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4770
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Detention Center
Special Education School
520 West Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 667-3209
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 667-3209
Grades: 4-12
| 9 students
800 Nebobish Ave
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9760
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9760
Grades: PK-1
| 255 students
Bay County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
504 Revilo Drive
Bay City, MI 48706
(517) 684-4890
Bay City, MI 48706
(517) 684-4890
Grades: Inquire with school
| 18 students
Bay City Academy - Germania Campus (Closed 2016)
Charter School
311 Germania St
Bay City, MI 48706
(231) 218-4746
Bay City, MI 48706
(231) 218-4746
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bay City Academy - Madison Arts Campus (Closed 2018)
Charter School
400 N. Madison Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Grades: 6-9
| 66 students
Bay City Academy - Wolverine Campus (Closed 2016)
Charter School
120 N Jackson St
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Bay City Academy - Ymca Campus (Closed 2016)
Charter School
111 N Madison Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4410
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 686-4410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4228 2 Mile Rd
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3208
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 667-3208
Grades: PK
| n/a students
201 Woodside Lane
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Grades: Inquire with school
| 188 students
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9750
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9750
Grades: 4-5
| 248 students
Jefferson Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
325 Park Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Grades: K
| 1 students
4197 North 11 Mile Rd
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-2798
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-2798
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Pinconning Advancement Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
415 Arthur St
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3251
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3251
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1805 S. Raymond Street
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-3611
Bay City, MI 48706
(989) 893-3611
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
325 Park Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Grades: Inquire with school
| 171 students
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