For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,124 students in Richland, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 34 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Richland, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Richland, MI are Gull Lake High School, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School and Gull Lake Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Richland, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Richland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Richland, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gull Lake High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7753 N 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3505
Gr: 8-12 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9562 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3705
Gr: 3-5 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Gull Lake Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9550 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3605
Gr: 6-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
9476 M 89
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3905
Gr: K-2 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Richland, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bedford Communityfamily Learning Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
315 Hutchinson Road
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 548-3418
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
7753 North 34th St
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Richland, MI 49083
(269) 488-5000
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Richland, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Richland, MI include Gull Lake High School, Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School and Gull Lake Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Richland?
6 public schools are located in Richland.
What percentage of students in Richland go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Richland are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Richland?
Richland public schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Richland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Richland include: Gull Lake Gateway Academy vs. Gull Lake Virtual Partnership
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