For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,462 students in Montrose, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Montrose, MI are Carter Elementary School, Hillmccloy High School and Kuehnhaven Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montrose, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Park St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8841
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8841
Gr: PK-4 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Hillmccloy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Nanita Dr
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Gr: 8-12 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Kuehnhaven Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Ray St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831
Gr: 4-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Montrose Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Saginaw St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Gr: 8-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Montrose, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Montrose, MI include Carter Elementary School, Hillmccloy High School and Kuehnhaven Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montrose?
4 public schools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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