For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,304 students in Kalkaska, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Kalkaska, MI are Birch Street Elementary School, Kalkaska High School and Kalkaska Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalkaska, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Kalkaska have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Kalkaska, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
309 N Birch Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Grades: PK-3
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Kalkaska High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 N Birch Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Grades: 9-12
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Kalkaska Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 West Kalkaska Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Grades: 6-8
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Crawford School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5521 M 72 Ne
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-2934
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-2934
Grades: K-8
| 47 students
Rank: #55.
Cherry Street Intermediate School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 S Cherry Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Grades: 4-5
| 173 students
Kalkaska, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
109 N Birch Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Grades: 9-12
| 23 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kalkaska, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Kalkaska, MI include Birch Street Elementary School, Kalkaska High School and Kalkaska Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Kalkaska, MI?
5 public schools are located in Kalkaska, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska, MI?
Kalkaska, MI public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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