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 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Tawas City have an average ranking of 5/10, 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 Tawas City, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Iosco Resa Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Gr: PK-12 | 40 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Clara B Bolen Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 S Plank Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2200
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2200
Gr: PK-4 | 436 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Tawas Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 348 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Tawas Area Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2300
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2300
Gr: 5-8 | 354 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Alternative Educational Academy Of Iosco County
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
40 W M 55
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-2575
Gr: 6-12 | 187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
27 N Rempert Rd
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 362-3006
Gr: 11-12
Tawas City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
255 M-55 West
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2150
Tawas City, MI 48763
(989) 984-2150
Gr: 7-8 | 244 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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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