For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 458 students in Merrill, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Merrill, MI are Merrill Elementary School, Merrill High School and Merrill Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Merrill 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 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Merrill, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Merrill High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Gr: 9-12 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Gr: 6-8 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Merrill, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Merrill, MI include Merrill Elementary School, Merrill High School and Merrill Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Merrill?
3 public schools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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