For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,656 students in 49738, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 6 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in 49738, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49738, MI are Grayling High School, Grayling Middle School and Grayling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49738 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49738, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49738, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayling High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3532
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3532
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Grayling Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Spruce St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Grayling Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3600
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3600
Gr: PK-4 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Great Lakes Online Education
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
10 N Howes Lake Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
49738, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Gr: K-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49738, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49738, MI include Grayling High School, Grayling Middle School and Grayling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49738?
5 public schools are located in 49738.
What percentage of students in 49738 go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in 49738 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49738?
49738 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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