For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 271 students in Ontonagon, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Ontonagon, MI is Ontonagon Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ontonagon, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ontonagon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ontonagon, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ontonagon Area School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Gr: K-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Ontonagon, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4422
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4422
Gr: K-5 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Superior School Of Opportunity (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
301 Greenland Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4963
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4963
Gr: Inquire with school | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ontonagon, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Ontonagon, MI include Ontonagon Area School.
How many public schools are located in Ontonagon?
1 public schools are located in Ontonagon.
What is the racial composition of students in Ontonagon?
Ontonagon public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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