For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,561 students in Otsego County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 364 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Otsego County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Otsego County, MI are Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Gaylord Middle School and South Maple Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Otsego County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
90 Livingston Blvd
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0969
Grades: 9-12
| 960 students
Rank: #22.
Gaylord Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 East 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0848
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0848
Grades: 7-8
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
South Maple Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 East 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Grades: PK-3
| 416 students
Rank: #44.
Johannesburglewiston High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 215 students
Rank: #55.
Gaylord Intermediate School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
240 East 4th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0856
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0856
Grades: 4-6
| 636 students
Rank: #66.
Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Grades: K-8
| 342 students
Rank: #77.
North Ohio Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
912 North Ohio Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Grades: PK-3
| 365 students
Rank: #88.
Vanderbilt Area School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
947 Donovan St
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #99.
Alba School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Elm St
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Elmira Montessori School (Closed 2007)
Magnet School
2473 Ray Street
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Grades: PK-3
| 56 students
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Vanderbilt Area School Alternative Ed. (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
947 Donovan Street
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Otsego County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Otsego County, MI include Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg, Gaylord Middle School and South Maple Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Otsego County, MI?
9 public schools are located in Otsego County, MI.
What percentage of students in Otsego County, MI go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Otsego County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County, MI?
Otsego County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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