Best Schools in Alpena County, MI
Alpena County, MI has 14 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,324 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Alpena County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alpena County, MI
The top high schools in Alpena County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Aces Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 70 Students
2. Alpena High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 1101 Students
3. Hillman Community Jrsr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillman Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 228 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alpena County, MI
The top middle schools in Alpena County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thunder Bay Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 844 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alpena County, MI
The top elementary schools in Alpena County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Besser Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 456 Students
2. Wilson Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 260 Students
3. Hinks Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 137 Students
4. Sanborn Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 195 Students
5. Ella M White Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 472 Students
6. Hillman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hillman Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 187 Students
7. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alpena Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 137 Students
8. Immanuel Lutheran School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Immanuel Lutheran School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 125 Students
9. All Saints Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
All Saints Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 74 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alpena County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alpena County, MI has a total population of 28,907 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alpena County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alpena County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.49 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alpena County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alpena County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alpena County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alpena County, MI
How many schools are in Alpena County, MI?
Alpena County, MI has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,324 students in total.
How do schools in Alpena County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Alpena County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Alpena County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alpena County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 30%
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- Projected: 34%
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Cities, towns and school districts in Alpena County
3 places in Alpena County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
School districts (1)
- Alpena Public Schools (9 schools)