For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 473 students in Alma, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Alma, MI is Donald L Pavlik Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alma, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Alma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alma, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Alma, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alma Adultalternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Gtec Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
327 East Center St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-4832
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-4832
Gr: 9-12
Resd Gratiot County (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
1010 West Van Buren Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 828-7373
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 828-7373
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alma, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alma, MI include Donald L Pavlik Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alma?
1 public middle schools are located in Alma.
What is the racial composition of students in Alma?
Alma public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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