For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 963 students in Otsego County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Otsego County, MI are Gaylord Middle School, Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School and Vanderbilt Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Otsego County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Otsego County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gaylord Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E 5th St
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0848
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 731-0848
Grades: 7-8
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Grades: K-8
| 324 students
Rank: #33.
Vanderbilt Area School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
947 Donovan St
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #44.
Alba School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5935 Elm St
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 584-2000
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Otsego County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2473 Ray Street
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Elmira, MI 49730
(231) 546-3311
Grades: PK-3
| 56 students
Gaylord Academic Support Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
615 South Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3018
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Gaylord Virtual Instruction Program (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
615 S Elm Ave
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Gaylord, MI 49735
(989) 705-3080
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
Vanderbilt Area School Alternative Ed. (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
947 Donovan Street
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Vanderbilt, MI 49795
(989) 983-2561
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Otsego County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Otsego County, MI include Gaylord Middle School, Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School and Vanderbilt Area School.
How many public middle schools are located in Otsego County?
4 public middle schools are located in Otsego County.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego County?
Otsego County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Otsego County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Otsego County include: Gaylord Middle School vs. Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School, Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School vs. Gaylord Middle School
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