For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,423 students in North Branch, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in North Branch, MI are North Branch Elementary School, Ruth Fox Middle School and North Branch High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Branch, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in North Branch have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in North Branch, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Branch Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4055 Elm Creek Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
Gr: PK-4 | 964 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Ruth Fox Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6570 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
Gr: 5-8 | 722 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
North Branch High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6598 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
Gr: 9-12 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6655 Jefferson Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in North Branch, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in North Branch, MI include North Branch Elementary School, Ruth Fox Middle School and North Branch High School.
How many public schools are located in North Branch?
4 public schools are located in North Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch?
North Branch public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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