For the 2025 school year, there are 4 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, Gladwin Intermediate School and Beaverton Elementary 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 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gladwin Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Gladwin Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Grades: 3-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Beaverton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 S Ross St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3020
Grades: PK-6
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Grades: PK-2
| 403 students
Gladwin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
127 Tonkin St
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 246-3040
Grades: K-3
| 317 students
Creative Learning Academy (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
540 Lang Rd
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Beaverton, MI 48612
(989) 545-1555
Grades: PK-8
| 43 students
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, Gladwin Intermediate School and Beaverton Elementary 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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