| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ovid-Elsie Area Schools | Bannister | 7/10 Good · 68th pct | 1,344 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Ashley Community Schools | Ashley | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 238 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Ithaca Public Schools | Ithaca | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 1,020 | 3 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Breckenridge Community Schools | Breckenridge | 5/10 Average · 43rd pct | 617 | 2 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Alma Public Schools | Alma | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 1,873 | 5 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Fulton Schools | Middleton | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 558 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| St. Louis Public Schools | Saint Louis | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 945 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Gratiot County compares
Together they enroll 6,595 students across 25 schools. The largest is Alma Public Schools with 1,873 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Gratiot County, Michigan
Gratiot County has 7 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Gratiot County is Ovid-Elsie Area Schools (7/10). 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 Gratiot County, MI?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Gratiot 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 Gratiot County, MI?
Of the districts serving Gratiot County, Ovid-Elsie Area Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 68th 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.