For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,494 students in 49837, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49837, MI are Gladstone Area High School, James T Jones Elementary School and Gladstone Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49837 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49837, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49837, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gladstone Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2100 State Highway M35
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-9200
Gr: 9-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
James T Jones Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 S 10th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-3660
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-3660
Gr: 3-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Gladstone Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 S 10th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2295
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2295
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
803 29th St
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2314
Gladstone, MI 49837
(906) 428-2314
Gr: K-2 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49837, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49837, MI include Gladstone Area High School, James T Jones Elementary School and Gladstone Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49837?
4 public schools are located in 49837.
What is the racial composition of students in 49837?
49837 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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