Best Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County, MI has a total of 18 schools including 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 6 elementary schools. A total of 5,234 students attend Kalkaska County, MI schools. On average, schools in Kalkaska County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kalkaska County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County, MI has 5 high schools with 1,725 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Kalkaska County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kalkaska County meet expectations.
1. Elk Rapids High School
SchoolGrade
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Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 380 Students
2. Grayling High School
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Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
3. Kalkaska High School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
4. Mancelona High School
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Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
5. Forest Area High School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County, MI has 7 middle schools with 1,699 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Kalkaska County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kalkaska County meet expectations.
1. Cherryland Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Grayling Middle School
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Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
3. Mancelona Middle School
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Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
4. Kalkaska Middle School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
5. Forest Area Middle School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County, MI has 6 elementary schools with 1,810 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Kalkaska County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kalkaska County don't meet expectations.
1. Mill Creek Elementary School
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Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
2. Grayling Elementary School
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Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 638 Students
3. Birch Street Elementary School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 354 Students
4. Cherry Street Intermediate School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 176 Students
5. Mancelona Elementary School
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Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
6. Fife Lake Elementary School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 145 Students
7. Rapid City Elementary School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 Students
8. Crawford School
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Excelsior Township S/d #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kalkaska County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kalkaska County, MI has a total population of 17,939 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kalkaska 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 Kalkaska County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.36 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.68 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kalkaska County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kalkaska County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 35%
- Projected Test Scores: 37%
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