For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 559 students in Coleman, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Coleman, MI are Coleman Juniorsenior High School and Coleman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coleman, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Coleman have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Coleman, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coleman Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4951 N Lewis Rd
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6171
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6171
Gr: 7-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Coleman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 E Washington St
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6179
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6179
Gr: K-6 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Coleman, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
991 E. Railway
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6177
Coleman, MI 48618
(989) 465-6177
Gr: 7-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Coleman, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Coleman, MI include Coleman Juniorsenior High School and Coleman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Coleman?
2 public schools are located in Coleman.
What is the racial composition of students in Coleman?
Coleman public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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