For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,811 students in Gratiot County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Gratiot County, MI are Ithaca High School, Ashley Middle School and Giresd Center Programs. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gratiot County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Gratiot County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Gratiot County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ithaca High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3373
Gr: 7-12 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Ashley Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
104 N New St
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2514
Ashley, MI 48806
(989) 847-2514
Gr: 5-8 | 58 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Giresd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 773-6956
Gr: PK-12 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Breckenridge High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Wright St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Fulton Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7232
Gr: 6-8 | 132 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Ts Nurnberger Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
312 Union St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-5155
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Fulton Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
129 East George St
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7300
Middleton, MI 48856
(989) 236-7300
Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Gratiot County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alma Adultalternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
700 Wright St
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Breckenridge, MI 48615
(989) 842-3182
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Gtec Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
327 East Center St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-4832
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-4832
Gr: 9-12
Horizons High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
840 Cheesman
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2620
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-2620
Gr: 8-12 | 32 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Ithaca Alternative Education High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
125 S. Maple Street
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-2550
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-2550
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
710 N Union St
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3700
Ithaca, MI 48847
(989) 875-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 130 students
Pine River Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
320 Hubbard St
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-6668
Saint Louis, MI 48880
(989) 681-6668
Gr: 9-12
Resd Gratiot County (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1010 West Van Buren Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 828-7373
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 828-7373
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Gratiot County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Gratiot County, MI include Ithaca High School, Ashley Middle School and Giresd Center Programs.
How many public middle schools are located in Gratiot County?
8 public middle schools are located in Gratiot County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gratiot County?
Gratiot County public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Gratiot County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Gratiot County include: Breckenridge High School vs. Ithaca High School, Ithaca High School vs. Breckenridge High School
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