For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,056 students in Owosso, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 299 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Owosso, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Owosso, MI are Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West, Lincoln Alternative High School and Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Owosso, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Owosso have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Owosso, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2009 Corunna Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 743-3471
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
645 Alger Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-2839
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #33.
Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Oliver St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-2790
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-2790
Grades: K-5
| 411 students
Rank: #44.
Owosso High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
765 E North St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8231
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-8231
Grades: 9-12
| 807 students
Rank: #55.
Emerson School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Oliver St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-7361
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-7361
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #66.
Bryant School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
925 Hampton St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-4355
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-4355
Grades: K-5
| 463 students
Rank: #77.
Owosso Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
765 E North St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3460
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3460
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Owosso, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1375 West North St
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-5770
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-5770
Grades: PK
| n/a students
120 Michigan Avenue
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-6905
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 729-6905
Grades: PK
| 58 students
201 N. Brooks Street
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3918
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 723-3918
Grades: PK-K
| 150 students
645 Alger Ave
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-5821
Owosso, MI 48867
(989) 725-5821
Grades: K-3
| 105 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Owosso, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Owosso, MI include Shiawassee Resd Student Learning Center West, Lincoln Alternative High School and Central School.
How many public schools are located in Owosso?
7 public schools are located in Owosso.
What percentage of students in Owosso go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Owosso are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Owosso?
Owosso public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Owosso are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Owosso include: Emerson School vs. Central School, Central School vs. Bryant School, Bryant School vs. Central School
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