For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 465 students in Ontonagon County, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Ontonagon County, MI are Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education, Ontonagon Area School and Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ontonagon County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ontonagon County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Ontonagon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #22.
Ontonagon Area School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 813-0614
Grades: K-12
| 250 students
Rank: #33.
Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14312 Airport Rd
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 813-0620
Ewen, MI 49925
(906) 813-0620
Grades: PK-12
| 165 students
Ontonagon County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Community Based Early Childhood Services Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Grades: PK
| n/a students
202 Elm St
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Bergland, MI 49910
(906) 575-3438
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
701 Parker Ave
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4422
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4422
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Superior School Of Opportunity (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
301 Greenland Road
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4963
Ontonagon, MI 49953
(906) 884-4963
Grades: Inquire with school
| 15 students
P.o. Box 307
White Pine, MI 49971
(906) 885-5591
White Pine, MI 49971
(906) 885-5591
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ontonagon County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ontonagon County, MI include Gogebicontonagon Isd Special Education, Ontonagon Area School and Ewentrout Creek Consolidated School.
How many public schools are located in Ontonagon County?
3 public schools are located in Ontonagon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ontonagon County?
Ontonagon County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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