For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,969 students in Ogemaw County, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 94 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Ogemaw County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ogemaw County, MI are Rose City School, Surline Elementary School and Ogemaw Heights High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ogemaw County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ogemaw County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ogemaw County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rose City School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
515 Harrington
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2250
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2250
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Surline Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2190
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2190
Gr: PK-4 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Ogemaw Heights High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
960 S M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Ogemaw County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2479 S M 76
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-9070
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Surline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 State St
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2140
Gr: 5-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Ogemaw County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
960 South M 33
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
515 Harrington St
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2280
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2280
Gr: PK-4 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
515 Harrington St
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2250
Rose City, MI 48654
(989) 343-2250
Gr: 5-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
500 Lake Street
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 343-2020
Gr: 7-11 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ogemaw County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Ogemaw County, MI include Rose City School, Surline Elementary School and Ogemaw Heights High School.
How many public schools are located in Ogemaw County?
5 public schools are located in Ogemaw County.
What percentage of students in Ogemaw County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Ogemaw County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ogemaw County?
Ogemaw County public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Ogemaw County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Ogemaw County include: Rose City School vs. Surline Middle School, Surline Middle School vs. Rose City School, Rose City School vs. Surline Elementary School
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