For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 715 students in Hemlock, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hemlock, MI are Kc Ling Elementary School and Hemlock Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hemlock, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Hemlock have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 Hemlock, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kc Ling Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
835 N Pine St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5235
Gr: 1-4 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Hemlock Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
535 N Maple St
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5253
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hemlock, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
733 N Hemlock Rd
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Hemlock, MI 48626
(989) 642-5287
Gr: 11-12 | 58 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Hemlock, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Hemlock, MI include Kc Ling Elementary School and Hemlock Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Hemlock?
2 public elementary schools are located in Hemlock.
What is the racial composition of students in Hemlock?
Hemlock 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).
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