For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,194 students in Grayling, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grayling, MI are Grayling Middle School, Grayling Elementary School and Great Lakes Online Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grayling, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grayling have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grayling, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayling Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Spruce St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Grayling Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3600
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3600
Gr: PK-4 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Great Lakes Online Education
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3766
Gr: K-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
10 N Howes Lake Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Grayling, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3500
Gr: K-2 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Grayling, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Grayling, MI include Grayling Middle School, Grayling Elementary School and Great Lakes Online Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grayling?
4 public elementary schools are located in Grayling.
What is the racial composition of students in Grayling?
Grayling public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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