For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 349 students in Kalkaska, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kalkaska, MI are Crawford School and Kalkaska Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kalkaska, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Kalkaska have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Kalkaska, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crawford School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5521 M 72 E
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-2934
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-2934
Gr: K-8 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #22.
Kalkaska Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 W Kalkaska Rd
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-4040
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Kalkaska, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 S Cherry St
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-9146
Gr: 4-5 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Kalkaska Alternative Program Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
109 N Birch Street
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Kalkaska, MI 49646
(231) 258-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kalkaska, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kalkaska, MI include Crawford School and Kalkaska Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kalkaska?
2 public middle schools are located in Kalkaska.
What is the racial composition of students in Kalkaska?
Kalkaska public middle schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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