Best Schools in Antrim County, MI
Antrim County, MI has 26 public schools (8 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 8,209 students. On average they score 45% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Antrim County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Antrim County, MI
The top high schools in Antrim County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Elk Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Charlevoix Middle High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlevoix Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 408 Students
3. Boyne City High School
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Projected Test Scores
Boyne City Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 450 Students
4. East Jordan Middlehigh School
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Projected Test Scores
East Jordan Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 342 Students
5. Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
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Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 961 Students
6. Bellaire Middlehigh School
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Projected Test Scores
Bellaire Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 150 Students
7. Mancelona High School
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Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
8. Sunrise Academy
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 23 Students
Best Middle Schools in Antrim County, MI
The top middle schools in Antrim County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Gaylord Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 428 Students
2. Cherryland Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
3. Boyne City Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Boyne City Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 388 Students
4. Mancelona Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
5. Gaylord Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 610 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Antrim County, MI
The top elementary schools in Antrim County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lakeland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 313 Students
2. Boyne City Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Boyne City Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 407 Students
3. Charlevoix Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charlevoix Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 398 Students
4. John R Rodger Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Bellaire Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 113 Students
5. East Jordan Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
East Jordan Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 397 Students
6. Mancelona Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
7. North Ohio Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 369 Students
8. Ebenezer Christian School
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Projected Test Scores
Ebenezer Christian School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 18 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Antrim County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Antrim County, MI has a total population of 23,431 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Antrim 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 Antrim County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
10.96 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.37 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
7.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Antrim County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Antrim 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 Antrim County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Antrim County, MI
How many schools are in Antrim County, MI?
Antrim County, MI has 26 public schools: 8 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 8,209 students in total.
How do schools in Antrim County perform on state tests?
On average, 26 schools in Antrim County score 45% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Antrim County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Antrim 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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Cities, towns and school districts in Antrim County
6 places in Antrim County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (6)
- Elk Rapids (4)
- Mancelona (4)
- Bellaire (2)
- Alba (1)
- Central Lake (1)
- Ellsworth (1)
School districts (2)
- Elk Rapids Schools (5 schools)
- Mancelona Public Schools (3 schools)