For the 2026 school year, there are 32 public schools serving 6,895 students in Tuscola County, MI (there are 9 private schools, serving 897 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Tuscola County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Tuscola County, MI are Kingston High School, Unionvillesebewaing Elementary School and Caro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tuscola County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Tuscola County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Tuscola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5790 State St
Kingston, MI 48741
(989) 683-2294
Kingston, MI 48741
(989) 683-2294
Gr: 7-12 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Unionvillesebewaing Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7835 N Unionville Rd
Unionville, MI 48767
(989) 883-9147
Unionville, MI 48767
(989) 883-9147
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Caro High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3165
Gr: 9-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Cass City Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4805 Ale St
Cass City, MI 48726
(989) 872-2158
Cass City, MI 48726
(989) 872-2158
Gr: PK-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Caro Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Highland Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1381 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Cass City Jr And Sr High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4868 Seeger St
Cass City, MI 48726
(989) 872-2148
Cass City, MI 48726
(989) 872-2148
Gr: 7-12 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3644 Ross St
Kingston, MI 48741
(989) 683-2284
Kingston, MI 48741
(989) 683-2284
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Malc
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8664 Dean Dr
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2450
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2450
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Akronfairgrove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4335 Lynn St
Akron, MI 48701
(989) 691-5141
Akron, MI 48701
(989) 691-5141
Gr: PK-5 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Reese Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9535 Center St
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4561
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4561
Gr: PK-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1212.
Reese High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1696 S Van Buren Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4191
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4191
Gr: 9-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Clarence Fischer Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1020 Commerce Dr
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8535
Gr: 6-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
Mayville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
106 Orchard St
Mayville, MI 48744
(989) 843-6115
Mayville, MI 48744
(989) 843-6115
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1515.
Millington High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8780 Dean Dr
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2407
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2407
Gr: 9-12 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Schall Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 E Frank St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3168
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3168
Gr: 3-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1717.
Meachum Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8537 Gleason St
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2432
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2432
Gr: K-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1818.
Mayville Middle High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6250 Fulton St
Mayville, MI 48744
(989) 843-6115
Mayville, MI 48744
(989) 843-6115
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Reese Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1696 S Van Buren Rd
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4191
Reese, MI 48757
(989) 868-4191
Gr: 6-8 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Millington Junior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8780 Dean Dr
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2407
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #2121.
Central School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
425 Division St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8566
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2222.
Caro Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3167
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3167
Gr: 6-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2323.
Akronfairgrove Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2800 N Thomas Rd
Fairgrove, MI 48733
(989) 693-6112
Fairgrove, MI 48733
(989) 693-6112
Gr: 6-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2424.
Vassar Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Athletic St
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Vassar, MI 48768
(989) 823-8534
Gr: 6-12 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Akronfairgrove Schools Academic Learning Center
Alternative School
5000 Maple St
Fairgrove, MI 48733
(989) 693-6163
Fairgrove, MI 48733
(989) 693-6163
Gr: 9-12 | 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Caro Center
Special Education School
2000 Chambers Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3191
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3191
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
7835 N Unionville Rd
Unionville, MI 48767
(989) 883-9147
Unionville, MI 48767
(989) 883-9147
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Esce Program
Special Education School
8537 Gleason St
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2450
Millington, MI 48746
(989) 660-2450
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
303 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3169
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3169
Gr: PK-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
Transition Center
Special Education School
1383 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 672-6952
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 672-6952
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Tuscola Technology Center
Vocational School
1401 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5300
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Tuscola County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Tuscola County, MI include Kingston High School, Unionvillesebewaing Elementary School and Caro High School.
How many public schools are located in Tuscola County?
30 public schools are located in Tuscola County.
What percentage of students in Tuscola County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Tuscola County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Tuscola County?
Tuscola County public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Tuscola County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Tuscola County include: Vassar Senior High School vs. Reese High School, Cass City Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Mccomb Elementary School vs. Cass City Elementary School
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