For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 514 students in Brethren, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Brethren, MI are Brethren Middle School, Brethren High School and Knd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brethren, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Brethren have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brethren, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brethren Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 N High Bridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: 7-8 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Brethren High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4400 N High Bridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Knd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Highbridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Brethren, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Brethren, MI include Brethren Middle School, Brethren High School and Knd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brethren?
3 public schools are located in Brethren.
What is the racial composition of students in Brethren?
Brethren public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Brethren are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Brethren include: Brethren Middle School vs. Knd Elementary School, Knd Elementary School vs. Brethren Middle School
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