For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,892 students in Arenac County, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Arenac County, MI are Au Gressims Elementary School, Llcarenac Campus and Sterling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arenac County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Arenac County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Arenac County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Au Gressims Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Grades: PK-5
| 166 students
Rank: #22.
Llcarenac Campus
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2032 Pine River Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-9510
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
338 W State St
Sterling, MI 48659
(989) 654-2367
Sterling, MI 48659
(989) 654-2367
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Rank: #44.
Standishsterling Central Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3789 Wyatt Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Grades: PK-6
| 649 students
Rank: #55.
Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2401 Grove Street Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-3660
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-3660
Grades: 7-12
| 659 students
Rank: #66.
Au Gressims Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Rank: #77.
Au Gressims High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Au Gres, MI 48703
(989) 876-7157
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Arenac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
200 Smalley St
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
200 Smalley St
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Twining, MI 48766
(989) 867-4234
Grades: 9-12
| 47 students
Standish Maximum Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
4713 M 61
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-7000
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-7000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3789 Wyatt Rd
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Standish, MI 48658
(989) 846-4526
Grades: 6-12
| 372 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Arenac County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Arenac County, MI include Au Gressims Elementary School, Llcarenac Campus and Sterling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Arenac County?
7 public schools are located in Arenac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Arenac County?
Arenac County public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Arenac County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Arenac County include: Au Gressims High School vs. Standishsterling Central Jrsr High School
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