For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,456 students in Reed City, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Reed City, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Reed City, MI are Reed City Middle School, Reed City High School and Gt Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Reed City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Reed City have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 Reed City, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reed City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Reed City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Gt Norman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Gr: PK-4 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
220 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2201
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2201
Gr: PK-4
Reed City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 West Church
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Reed City Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
829 S Chestnut Suite B
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
238 W. Lincoln Street
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Gr: 4-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Reed City, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Reed City, MI include Reed City Middle School, Reed City High School and Gt Norman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Reed City?
4 public schools are located in Reed City.
What percentage of students in Reed City go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Reed City are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Reed City?
Reed City 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 Reed City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Reed City include: Reed City Middle School vs. Reed City High School, Reed City High School vs. Reed City Middle School
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