For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 353 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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kalkaska, MI (2026)
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 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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