For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,648 students in Elsie, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Elsie, MI are Ovidelsie High School, Ovidelsie Middle School and Ee Knight Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Elsie, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Elsie have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Elsie, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ovidelsie High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ovidelsie Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4041 N Hollister Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-4238
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-4238
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Ee Knight Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
215 N Tyler Dr
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-5170
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 862-5170
Gr: 3-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
Ovidelsie Comm Edalt High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
732 Mabbit Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #55.
Michigan International Prep School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(586) 291-5856
Elsie, MI 48831
(586) 291-5856
Gr: K-12 | 1,657 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Elsie, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Great Lakes Online School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
8989 E Colony Rd
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Elsie, MI 48831
(989) 834-2271
Gr: K-12 | 13 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Elsie, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Elsie, MI include Ovidelsie High School, Ovidelsie Middle School and Ee Knight Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Elsie?
5 public schools are located in Elsie.
What is the racial composition of students in Elsie?
Elsie public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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