For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 607 students in Whittemore, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Whittemore, MI are Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School and Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whittemore, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Whittemore have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Whittemore, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6001 Mills Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2501
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2501
Gr: 7-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8878 Prescott Rd
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2502
Whittemore, MI 48770
(989) 756-2502
Gr: K-6 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Whittemore, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Whittemore, MI include Whittemoreprescott Jrsr High School and Whittemoreprescott Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Whittemore?
2 public schools are located in Whittemore.
What is the racial composition of students in Whittemore?
Whittemore public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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