For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,194 students in Crawford County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, 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.
Crawford County, 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 Crawford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Crawford County (2025-26)
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%
Crawford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 Crawford County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Crawford County, MI include Grayling Middle School, Grayling Elementary School and Great Lakes Online Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in Crawford County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Crawford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crawford County?
Crawford County 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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