For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 208 students in Cooks, MI.
The top-ranked public school in Cooks, MI is Big Bay De Noc School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cooks, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Cooks have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cooks, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Bay De Noc School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8928 Oo 25 Rd
Cooks, MI 49817
(906) 252-4500
Cooks, MI 49817
(906) 252-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cooks, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Cooks, MI include Big Bay De Noc School.
How many public schools are located in Cooks?
1 public schools are located in Cooks.
What is the racial composition of students in Cooks?
Cooks public schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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