For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 580 students in Merrill, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Merrill, MI are Link Learning Merrill, Merrill Elementary School and Merrill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrill, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Merrill have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Merrill, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Link Learning Merrill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #22.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Grades: PK-5
| 190 students
Rank: #33.
Merrill High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #44.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Merrill, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Merrill, MI include Link Learning Merrill, Merrill Elementary School and Merrill High School.
How many public schools are located in Merrill?
4 public schools are located in Merrill.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrill?
Merrill public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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