For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,971 students in Freeland, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Freeland, MI are Freeland Elementary School and Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Freeland, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Freeland have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Freeland, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Freeland Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
710 Powley Dr
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5371
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5371
Gr: 1-6 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8250 Webster Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-2586
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-2586
Gr: 7-12 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
307 S 3rd St
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5721
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-5721
Gr: PK-1 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Saginaw Correctional Facility
Alternative School
9625 Pierce Rd
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-9880
Freeland, MI 48623
(989) 695-9880
Gr: 9-12 | 2 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Freeland, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Freeland, MI include Freeland Elementary School and Freeland Middle Schoolhigh School.
How many public schools are located in Freeland?
4 public schools are located in Freeland.
What is the racial composition of students in Freeland?
Freeland public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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