For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,659 students in 49738, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 9 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 49738, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49738, MI are Grayling High School, Grayling Middle School and Grayling Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49738 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49738, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 49738, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grayling High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1135 N Old 27
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3532
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3532
Gr: 9-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Grayling Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Spruce St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3550
Gr: 5-8 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Grayling Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
306 Plum St
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3600
Grayling, MI 49738
(989) 344-3600
Gr: PK-4 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
10 N Howes Lake Rd
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Grayling, MI 49738
(517) 335-3541
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49738, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49738, MI include Grayling High School, Grayling Middle School and Grayling Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49738?
5 public schools are located in 49738.
What percentage of students in 49738 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 49738 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49738?
49738 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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