For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,856 students in Alma, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 195 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Alma, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Alma, MI are Alma Senior High School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Donald L Pavlik Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alma, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Alma have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alma, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alma Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 9-12 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 E Elizabeth St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 1-3 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Donald L Pavlik Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 6-8 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Pine Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Pine Ave
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: 4-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Gratiot Continuous Learning Center
Alternative School
525 N State St
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 847-4000
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 847-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
535 N Luce Rd
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 463-3111
Gr: PK-K | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Alma, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Alma, MI include Alma Senior High School, Hillcrest Elementary School and Donald L Pavlik Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Alma?
6 public schools are located in Alma.
What percentage of students in Alma go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Alma are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alma?
Alma public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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