Best Schools in Otsego County, MI
Otsego County, MI has 14 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 6 elementary) serving 5,629 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Otsego County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Otsego County, MI
The top high schools in Otsego County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Grayling High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
2. Gaylord High Schoolvoc Bldg
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 961 Students
3. Johannesburglewiston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
Best Middle Schools in Otsego County, MI
The top middle schools in Otsego 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. Gaylord Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 610 Students
3. Grayling Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 461 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Otsego County, MI
The top elementary schools in Otsego County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 346 Students
2. South Maple Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 425 Students
3. Grayling Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crawford Ausable Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 638 Students
4. North Ohio Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gaylord Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 369 Students
5. Lewiston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johannesburg-lewiston Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 153 Students
6. Otsego Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Otsego Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 6 • 149 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Otsego County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Otsego County, MI has a total population of 25,091 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Otsego 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 Otsego County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.47 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.59 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Otsego County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Otsego 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 Otsego County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Otsego County, MI
How many schools are in Otsego County, MI?
Otsego County, MI has 14 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 5,629 students in total.
How do schools in Otsego County perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Otsego County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Otsego County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Otsego 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 Otsego County
3 places in Otsego County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Gaylord (4)
- Johannesburg (2)
- Vanderbilt (1)
School districts (2)
- Gaylord Community Schools (5 schools)
- Johannesburg-Lewiston Area Schools (3 schools)