For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,632 students in Gladwin, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 159 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Gladwin, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Gladwin, MI are Gladwin High School, Gladwin Junior High School and Gladwin Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladwin, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Gladwin have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gladwin, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladwin High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Gladwin Junior High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gr: 6-8 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Gladwin Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
780 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gr: 3-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gr: PK-2 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Gladwin, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Gladwin Community Alternative High School (Closed)
Alternative School
3982 W M 61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gladwin, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Gladwin, MI include Gladwin High School, Gladwin Junior High School and Gladwin Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Gladwin?
4 public schools are located in Gladwin.
What percentage of students in Gladwin go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Gladwin are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin?
Gladwin public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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