For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 900 students in Baraga County, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 49 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Baraga County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Baraga County, MI are Arvon Township School, Lanse Area School and Baraga School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baraga County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Baraga County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baraga County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arvon Township School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
21798 Skanee Rd
Skanee, MI 49962
(906) 524-7336
Skanee, MI 49962
(906) 524-7336
Grades: K-6
| 9 students
Rank: #22.
Lanse Area School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 North 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Grades: K-12
| 557 students
Rank: #33.
Baraga School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 Lyons St
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6661
Grades: K-12
| 334 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility
Alternative School
13924 Wadaga Rd
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-7070
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-7070
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Baraga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
201 North 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5390
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-5390
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
15211 Pelkie Rd
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6664
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6664
Grades: K-2
| 74 students
210 Lyons Street
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6663
Baraga, MI 49908
(906) 353-6663
Grades: 3-5
| 103 students
201 North 4th St
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Lanse, MI 49946
(906) 524-6000
Grades: K-5
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baraga County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Baraga County, MI include Arvon Township School, Lanse Area School and Baraga School.
How many public schools are located in Baraga County, MI?
4 public schools are located in Baraga County, MI.
What percentage of students in Baraga County, MI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Baraga County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Baraga County, MI?
Baraga County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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