For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 352 students in Onaway, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Onaway, MI are Onaway Middle School and Onaway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Onaway, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Onaway have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Onaway, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Onaway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4850
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Onaway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4549 M 33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4900
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-4900
Gr: K-5 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Onaway, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4549 S. M-33
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-6708
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Russell House High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3598 North Veterans Dr
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-5201
Onaway, MI 49765
(989) 733-5201
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Onaway, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Onaway, MI include Onaway Middle School and Onaway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Onaway?
2 public elementary schools are located in Onaway.
What is the racial composition of students in Onaway?
Onaway public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Onaway are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Onaway include: Onaway Elementary School vs. Onaway Middle School, Onaway Middle School vs. Onaway Elementary School
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