For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 465 students in Ontonagon County, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Ontonagon County, MI are Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education, Ontonagon Area School and Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ontonagon County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ontonagon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Gr: PK-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
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%
Rank: #33.
Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14312 Airport Rd
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 813-0620
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 813-0620
Gr: PK-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ontonagon County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Ontonagon County, MI include Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education, Ontonagon Area School and Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School.
How many public schools are located in Ontonagon County?
3 public schools are located in Ontonagon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ontonagon County?
Ontonagon County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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