For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,000 students in Farwell, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Farwell, MI are Farwell Timberland Alternative High School, Farwell High School and Farwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Farwell, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Farwell have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Farwell, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farwell Timberland Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2655 W Ludington Dr
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-7219
Gr: 8-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Farwell High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 E Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9913
Gr: 8-12 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Farwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
268 E Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9916
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9916
Gr: PK-3 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Farwell Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 E Ohio St
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9915
Farwell, MI 48622
(989) 588-9915
Gr: 4-7 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Farwell, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Farwell, MI include Farwell Timberland Alternative High School, Farwell High School and Farwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Farwell?
4 public schools are located in Farwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Farwell?
Farwell 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).
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