For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,447 students in Fort Gratiot, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 106 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Fort Gratiot, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Gratiot, MI are Edison Elementary School, Keewahdin Elementary School and Fort Gratiot Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Gratiot, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Fort Gratiot have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fort Gratiot, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Edison Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3559 Pollina Ave
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6507
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6507
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Keewahdin Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4801 Lakeshore Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6517
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6517
Gr: PK-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Fort Gratiot Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3985 Keewahdin Rd
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6544
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6544
Gr: 6-8 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Fort Gratiot, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3835 Franklin St
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6521
Fort Gratiot, MI 48059
(810) 984-6521
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Fort Gratiot, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Fort Gratiot, MI include Edison Elementary School, Keewahdin Elementary School and Fort Gratiot Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Gratiot?
3 public schools are located in Fort Gratiot.
What percentage of students in Fort Gratiot go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Fort Gratiot are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Gratiot?
Fort Gratiot public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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