For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,626 students in 48624, MI (there are , serving 188 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 48624, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 48624, MI are Gladwin Community Alternative High School, Gladwin Junior High School and Gladwin High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48624 have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48624, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 48624, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gladwin Community Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3982 W M 61
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Rank: #22.
Gladwin Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 N Bowery Ave
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-3808
Grades: 6-8
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Gladwin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1400 N Spring St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7341
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #44.
Gladwin Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
780 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-4531
Grades: 3-5
| 386 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 W 1st St
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 426-7771
Grades: PK-2
| 403 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 48624, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 48624, MI include Gladwin Community Alternative High School, Gladwin Junior High School and Gladwin High School.
How many public schools are located in 48624?
5 public schools are located in 48624.
What percentage of students in 48624 go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 48624 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 48624?
48624 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).
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