For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,776 students in Birch Run, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Birch Run, MI are Birch Run Progressive High School, Birch Run High School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birch Run, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Birch Run have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Birch Run, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Birch Run Progressive High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Birch Run High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 9-12 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12440 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Gr: PK-4 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Marshall Greene Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8225 Main St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Gr: 5-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Birch Run, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Gr: 11-12
Birch Run Post Secondary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9307
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9307
Gr: Inquire with school | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Brucker - Base High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
6005 Fort Rd.
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 777-5520
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 777-5520
Gr: 9-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
8225 Main Street
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Gr: 5-8 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Birch Run, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Birch Run, MI include Birch Run Progressive High School, Birch Run High School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Birch Run?
4 public schools are located in Birch Run.
What is the racial composition of students in Birch Run?
Birch Run public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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