For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 289 students in Brethren, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Brethren, MI is Knd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brethren, MI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Brethren have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Brethren, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Knd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Highbridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: K-6 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Brethren, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Brethren, MI include Knd Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Brethren?
1 public elementary schools are located in Brethren.
What is the racial composition of students in Brethren?
Brethren public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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