For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 772 students in Blanchard, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Blanchard, MI are Montabella Elementary School and Montabella Juniorsenior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blanchard, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Blanchard have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Blanchard, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Montabella Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1456 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Montabella Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1324 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Blanchard, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1324 E N County Line Road
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Blanchard, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Blanchard, MI include Montabella Elementary School and Montabella Juniorsenior High School.
How many public schools are located in Blanchard?
2 public schools are located in Blanchard.
What is the racial composition of students in Blanchard?
Blanchard public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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