For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 942 students in Alger County, MI (there are , serving 36 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Alger County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Alger County, MI are Burt Township School, Superior Central School and William G Mather Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alger County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Alger County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alger County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burt Township School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27 Colwell St
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Superior Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
E2865 State Rd 94
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Eben Junction, MI 49825
(906) 439-5531
Grades: PK-12
| 329 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
William G Mather Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
411 Elm Ave
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Grades: PK-6
| 249 students
Rank: #44.
Autrainonota Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8790 Deerton Rd
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Grades: PK-8
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Munising High And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 E State Highway M28
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2103
Grades: 6-12
| 305 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alger Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
600 Industrial Park Dr
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-5000
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-5000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alger County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P.o. Box 105
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Grades: PK-6
| 44 students
411 Elm Avenue
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Grades: 5-8
| 289 students
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alger County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Alger County, MI include Burt Township School, Superior Central School and William G Mather Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alger County?
6 public schools are located in Alger County.
What percentage of students in Alger County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Alger County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alger County?
Alger County public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Alger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alger County include: Munising High And Middle School vs. Superior Central School, Superior Central School vs. Munising High And Middle School
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