| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinconning Area Schools | Linwood | 6/10 Average · 54th pct | 1,159 | 4 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Essexville-Hampton Public Schools | Essexville | 5/10 Average · 45th pct | 1,500 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bay City School District | Auburn | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 6,385 | 13 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Beaverton Rural Schools | Bentley | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 929 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Bay County compares
Together they enroll 9,973 students across 23 schools. The largest is Bay City School District with 6,385 students. Districts here average 4.5/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 6/10.
School Districts in Bay County, Michigan
Bay County has 4 public school districts covering 11 zip codes. The top-rated district in Bay County is Pinconning Area Schools (6/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Bay County, MI?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Bay County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Bay County, MI?
Of the districts serving Bay County, Pinconning Area Schools has the highest rating on this site at 6/10. That places it in the 54th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.