Top Rankings
Elk Rapids Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 947 students in Elk Rapids Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Elk Rapids Schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
5 Schools
3,462 Schools
# Students
947 Students
1,367,533 Students
# Teachers
68 Teachers
82,879 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Elk Rapids Schools, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 844 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
81.8%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.8%
33.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.57
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
91%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,685 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,572. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $33,603 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 119% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$30,868 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$29,866 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,685
$22,572
Spending / Student
$33,603
$21,839
Best Elk Rapids Schools Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Rapids High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9039 Old M 72
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 267-9955
Williamsburg, MI 49690
(231) 267-9955
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
616 Buckley St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8289
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Cherryland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Gr: 6-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Sunrise Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Meguzee Pt
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8108
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Elk Rapids Schools?
Elk Rapids Schools manages 5 public schools serving 947 students.
What is the rank of Elk Rapids Schools?
Elk Rapids Schools is ranked #88 out of 844 school districts in Michigan (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Elk Rapids Schools?
91% of Elk Rapids Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Elk Rapids Schools?
Elk Rapids Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Elk Rapids Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $33,603 is higher than the state median of $21,839. The school district spending/student has grown by 119% over four school years.
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