Best Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
Kalkaska County, MI has 19 public schools (6 high, 5 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,519 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Kalkaska County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
The top high schools in Kalkaska 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. Grayling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
3. Kalkaska High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
4. Mancelona High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 286 Students
5. Manton Consolidated High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manton Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 285 Students
6. Forest Area High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 158 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
The top middle schools in Kalkaska County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cherryland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 257 Students
2. Mancelona Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 244 Students
3. Grayling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
4. Kalkaska Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
5. Forest Area Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
The top elementary schools in Kalkaska County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mancelona Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
2. Grayling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 638 Students
3. Birch Street Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 354 Students
4. Fife Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 145 Students
5. Mill Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elk Rapids Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 249 Students
6. Cherry Street Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 176 Students
7. Crawford School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Excelsior Township S/d #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 45 Students
8. Rapid City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 96 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
To read more about these statistics, please visit Kalkaska County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Kalkaska County, MI
How many schools are in Kalkaska County, MI?
Kalkaska County, MI has 19 public schools: 6 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,519 students in total.
How do schools in Kalkaska County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Kalkaska County score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Kalkaska County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Kalkaska 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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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Kalkaska County
3 places in Kalkaska County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Kalkaska (5)
- Fife Lake (2)
- Rapid City (1)
School districts (2)
- Kalkaska Public Schools (5 schools)
- Forest Area Community Schools (3 schools)