For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 93 students in Gaines, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Gaines, MI is Gaines Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gaines, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Gaines have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gaines, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gaines Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Lansing St
Gaines, MI 48436
(810) 591-1076
Gaines, MI 48436
(810) 591-1076
Gr: K-5 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gaines, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Gaines, MI include Gaines Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Gaines?
1 public schools are located in Gaines.
What is the racial composition of students in Gaines?
Gaines public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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