For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 662 students in Byron, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Byron, MI are Byron Area Middle School, Byron Area High School and Byron Area Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Byron, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Byron have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Byron, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Byron Area Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4422
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4422
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Byron Area High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
312 W Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4620
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4620
Gr: 9-12 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #33.
Byron Area Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
401 E Maple St
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4671
Byron, MI 48418
(810) 266-4671
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Byron, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Byron, MI include Byron Area Middle School, Byron Area High School and Byron Area Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Byron?
3 public schools are located in Byron.
What is the racial composition of students in Byron?
Byron public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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