For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 72 students in Vanderbilt, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Vanderbilt, MI is Vanderbilt Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Vanderbilt, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Vanderbilt have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Vanderbilt, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Vanderbilt Area School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
947 Donovan St
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Gr: K-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Vanderbilt, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Vanderbilt Area School Alternative Ed. (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
947 Donovan Street
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Vanderbilt, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Vanderbilt, MI include Vanderbilt Area School.
How many public schools are located in Vanderbilt?
1 public schools are located in Vanderbilt.
What is the racial composition of students in Vanderbilt?
Vanderbilt public schools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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