Top 5 Best Tawas City Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,365 students in Tawas City, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 64 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Tawas City, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Tawas City, MI are Iosco Resa Special Education, Clara B Bolen Elementary School and Tawas Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tawas City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Tawas City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 Tawas City, MI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
211 S Plank Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 436 students
Rank: #33.
Tawas Area High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Tawas Area Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2300
Grades: 5-8
| 354 students
Rank: #55.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
40 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Tawas City, Michigan

Tawas City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
255 M-55 West
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2150
Grades: 7-8
| 244 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Tawas City, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Tawas City, MI include Iosco Resa Special Education, Clara B Bolen Elementary School and Tawas Area High School.
How many public schools are located in Tawas City?
6 public schools are located in Tawas City.
What percentage of students in Tawas City go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Tawas City are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tawas City?
Tawas 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).

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