For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,361 students in Kalkaska Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Kalkaska Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
1,361 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kalkaska Public Schools, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#476 out of 862 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
77%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,679 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,770 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,679
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,770
$17,693
Best Kalkaska Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kalkaska Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
309 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-8629
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Kalkaska High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 N Birch St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9167
Gr: 9-12 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Kalkaska Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Kalkaska Rd
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Rapid City Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5258 River Rd
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Rapid City, MI 49676
(231) 331-6121
Gr: PK-5 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kalkaska Public Schools?
Kalkaska Public Schools manages 4 public schools serving 1,361 students.
What is the rank of Kalkaska Public Schools?
Kalkaska Public Schools is ranked #442 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska Public Schools?
94% of Kalkaska Public Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kalkaska Public Schools?
Kalkaska Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Kalkaska Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,770 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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