For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 462 students in Pellston, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pellston, MI are Pellston Elementary School and Pellston Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pellston, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pellston have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pellston, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pellston Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
114 Zipf St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Grades: PK-5
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Pellston Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 N Park St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Grades: 6-12
| 256 students
Pellston, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
172 N. Park Street
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Pellston, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pellston, MI include Pellston Elementary School and Pellston Middlehigh School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pellston?
2 public elementary schools are located in Pellston.
What is the racial composition of students in Pellston?
Pellston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Pellston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Pellston include: Pellston Middlehigh School vs. Pellston Elementary School
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