For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 724 students in Essexville, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Essexville, MI are Garber High School, Llcbay Campus and Bayarenac Community High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essexville, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Essexville have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Essexville, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Garber High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Essexville, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garber High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
213 Pine St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9710
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 894-9710
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Llcbay Campus
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1435 W Center Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 846-9510
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Bayarenac Community High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
805 Langstaff St
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 893-8811
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Detention Center
Special Education School
520 W Hampton Rd
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 667-3209
Essexville, MI 48732
(989) 667-3209
Gr: 4-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Essexville, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Essexville, MI include Garber High School, Llcbay Campus and Bayarenac Community High School.
How many public high schools are located in Essexville?
4 public high schools are located in Essexville.
What is the racial composition of students in Essexville?
Essexville public high schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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