For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 938 students in Alger County, MI (there are , serving 33 private students). 97% 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 William G Mather Elementary School, Superior Central School and Autrainonota 51爆料. 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 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Alger County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 37% (majority Black).
Best 51爆料s in Alger County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William G Mather Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
411 Elm Ave
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2102
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Superior Central 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
Gr: PK-12 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Autrainonota 51爆料
(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
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Burt Township School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
27 Colwell St
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Grand Marais, MI 49839
(906) 494-2521
Gr: K-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Munising High And Middle 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
Gr: 6-12 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
Alger Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
600 Industrial Park Dr
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-5000
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-5000
Gr: 9-12
Alger County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P.o. Box 105
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Deerton, MI 49822
(906) 343-6632
Gr: PK-6 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
411 Elm Avenue
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Munising, MI 49862
(906) 387-2448
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alger County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Alger County, MI include William G Mather Elementary School, Superior Central School and Autrainonota 51爆料.
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?
97% 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 37% (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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