Top 5 Best Otsego County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,949 students in Otsego County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otsego County, MI are South Maple Elementary School, Gaylord Intermediate School and Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Elementary schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Otsego County Public Elementary Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Maple Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 East 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0648
Grades: PK-3
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Gaylord Intermediate School
Math: 40% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
240 East 4th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0856
Grades: 4-6
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
Math: 36% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Grades: K-8
| 342 students
Rank: #44.
North Ohio Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
912 North Ohio Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-2648
Grades: PK-3
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Vanderbilt Area School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
947 Donovan St
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: K-12
| 93 students
Rank: #66.
Alba School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5935 Elm St
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 97 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Otsego County, MI

Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2473 Ray Street
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Grades: PK-3
| 56 students
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
947 Donovan Street
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Otsego County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Otsego County, MI include South Maple Elementary School, Gaylord Intermediate School and Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Otsego County, MI?
6 public elementary schools are located in Otsego County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County, MI?
Otsego County, MI public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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