For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,550 students in Shepherd, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Shepherd, MI are Shepherd High School, Shepherd Middle School and Shepherd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shepherd, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Shepherd have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shepherd, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 529 students
Rank: #22.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 S Chippewa St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: 6-8
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Shepherd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #44.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Grades: 8-12
| 74 students
Shepherd, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
418 West Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shepherd, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Shepherd, MI include Shepherd High School, Shepherd Middle School and Shepherd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shepherd?
4 public schools are located in Shepherd.
What is the racial composition of students in Shepherd?
Shepherd public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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