For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 478 students in Pellston, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Pellston, MI are Pellston Elementary School and Pellston Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pellston, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Pellston have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pellston, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pellston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
114 Zipf St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Pellston Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 N Park St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Pellston, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
172 N. Park Street
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pellston, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Pellston, MI include Pellston Elementary School and Pellston Middlehigh School.
How many public schools are located in Pellston?
2 public schools are located in Pellston.
What is the racial composition of students in Pellston?
Pellston public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Pellston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Pellston include: Pellston Middlehigh School vs. Pellston Elementary School, Pellston Elementary School vs. Pellston Middlehigh School
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