For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,573 students in Iosco County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 150 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Iosco County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Iosco County, MI are Iosco Resa Special Education, Clara B Bolen Elementary School and Tawas Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Iosco County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Iosco County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Iosco County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
825 2nd St, Ste 2
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 S Plank Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2200
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Tawas Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Hale Area School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: K-12 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Oscoda Area High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3550 E River Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9121
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9121
Gr: 7-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3630 E River Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9173
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9173
Gr: PK-6 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Tawas Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2300
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2300
Gr: 5-8 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Mills Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2501
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2501
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8878 Prescott Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2502
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2502
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Gr: 11-12
Iosco County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Ed. Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
8970 Prescott
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4120
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4120
Gr: 9-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
4950 Cedar Lake Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-5491
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-5491
Gr: PK-2 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
P.o. Box 250
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4175
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-4175
Gr: K | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
311 N. Washington Street
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: 5-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
311 N. Washington Street
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: K-4 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: PK-8 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Hale Way Cyber School Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 West Main St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Gr: 9-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Oscoda County Line School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
3455 E. King's Corner Road
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-1431
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-1431
Gr: Inquire with school | 38 students Minority enrollment: 5%
3630 East River Rd
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9173
Oscoda, MI 48750
(989) 739-9173
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
686 Aulerich Rd
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-2945
East Tawas, MI 48730
(989) 362-2945
Gr: PK-8 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
255 M-55 West
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2150
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2150
Gr: 7-8 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
8878 Prescott Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2400
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2400
Gr: K-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Iosco County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Iosco County, MI include Iosco Resa Special Education, Clara B Bolen Elementary School and Tawas Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Iosco County?
11 public schools are located in Iosco County.
What percentage of students in Iosco County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Iosco County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Iosco County?
Iosco County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Iosco County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Iosco County include: Oscoda Area High School vs. Tawas Area High School, Tawas Area High School vs. Oscoda Area High School, Richardson Elementary School vs. Clara B Bolen Elementary School
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