For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 892 students in Gwinn, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Gwinn, MI are George D Gilbert Elementary School, Ki Sawyer Elementary School and Gwinn Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gwinn, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Gwinn have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Gwinn, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George D Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
250 W Iron St
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-2775
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-2775
Gr: 3-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ki Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
411 Scorpion Rd
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5567
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5567
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Gwinn Middlehigh School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 West State Highway M35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-9247
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-9247
Gr: 6-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Gwinn, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Gwinn, MI include George D Gilbert Elementary School, Ki Sawyer Elementary School and Gwinn Middlehigh School.
How many public schools are located in Gwinn?
3 public schools are located in Gwinn.
What is the racial composition of students in Gwinn?
Gwinn public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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