Best Schools in Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska, MI has a total of 19 schools including 5 high schools, 7 middle schools and 7 elementary schools. A total of 6,685 students attend Kalkaska, MI schools. On average, schools in Kalkaska score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kalkaska meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska, MI has 5 high schools with 1,737 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 score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kalkaska meet expectations.
1. Grayling High School
SchoolGrade
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Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
2. Kalkaska High School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 449 Students
3. Lake City High School
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Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 392 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, MI
Kalkaska, MI has 7 middle schools with 2,290 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 score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Kalkaska exceed expectations.
1. Mackinaw Trail Middle School
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Cadillac Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 750 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. Lake City Middle School
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Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 274 Students
5. Kalkaska Middle School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 304 Students
6. Forest Area Middle School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 212 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kalkaska, MI
Kalkaska, MI has 7 elementary schools with 2,658 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 score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Kalkaska meet expectations.
1. Mcbain Elementary School
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Mcbain Rural Agricultural Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 512 Students
2. Grayling Elementary School
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Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 638 Students
3. Lake City Elementary School
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Lake City Area School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 505 Students
4. Birch Street Elementary School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 354 Students
5. Cherry Street Intermediate School
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Kalkaska Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 176 Students
6. Mancelona Elementary School
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Mancelona Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 328 Students
7. Fife Lake Elementary School
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Forest Area Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 145 Students
8. Crawford School
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Excelsior Township S/d #1 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 45 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kalkaska, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kalkaska, MI has a total population of 7,330 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kalkaska, 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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.39 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.27 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kalkaska, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kalkaska, 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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