For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 293 students in Merrill, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Merrill, MI are Merrill Elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Merrill have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Merrill, MI (2026)
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 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 elementary schools in Merrill, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Merrill, MI include Merrill Elementary School and Merrill Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Merrill?
2 public elementary schools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public elementary schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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