For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,611 students in Gladwin County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gladwin County, MI are Gladwin Junior High School, Beaverton Elementary School and Gladwin Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gladwin County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gladwin County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gladwin County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Beaverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 S Ross St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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: #44.
Beaverton Juniorsenior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3090 Crockett Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3010
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3010
Gr: 6-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
127 Tonkin St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Gr: K-3 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Creative Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
540 Lang Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Gr: PK-8 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 elementary schools in Gladwin County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gladwin County, MI include Gladwin Junior High School, Beaverton Elementary School and Gladwin Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gladwin County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gladwin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gladwin County?
Gladwin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Gladwin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gladwin County include: Gladwin Elementary School vs. Beaverton Elementary School, Beaverton Elementary School vs. Gladwin Elementary School
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