6.6 avg / 10

Best Schools in Buckley, Michigan

1 schools · 1 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 1

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 6.6/10

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.6/10
Median household income: $74,313
Median home value: $207,000
Bachelor's degree or higher: 17%
Avg commute: 31 min
Owner-occupied homes: 85%

How Buckley compares

Median household income

$74k

101% of Michigan median

About Schools in Buckley, Michigan

Buckley, Michigan is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .

With an average rating of 6.6 out of 10, schools in Buckley show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which measures academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

The highest-performing school in Buckley is Buckley Community Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Buckley is served by 1 school district: Buckley Community Schools. These districts collectively serve 482 students.

Buckley's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $74,313. The poverty rate in the area is 11.8%.

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Other Schools

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#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Buckley Community Schools 481 students · Pre-K–12th	481	Pre-K–12th	6.6

Schools in Buckley

Buckley, Michigan · 1 school

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$74,313

Median Home Value

$207,000

Median Rent

$1,118/mo

Population

2,859

College Educated

17%

Homeownership

85%

Avg Commute

31 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Community Profile

Buckley has a median household income of $74,313. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $207,000, with a median rent of $1,118/month. The area has a poverty rate of 11.8%. The average commute for residents is 31 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Michigan
Total Schools: 1
Districts: 1
Avg Rating: 6.6/10

Resources

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School District

Buckley Community Schools

1 school · 482 students

Nearby Cities

Interlochen (2 schools)

12 mi

Travse City (1 school)

17 mi

Traverse City (31 schools)

17 mi

Thompsonville (1 school)

Fife Lake (3 schools)

18 mi

Cadillac (9 schools)

22 mi

Williamsburg (1 school)

Maple City (1 school)

27 mi

Suttons Bay (3 schools)

32 mi

Other Major Cities in Michigan

Top metros statewide by school count.

Detroit 195 schools Grand Rapids 161 schools Ann Arbor 65 schools Saginaw 62 schools Kalamazoo 59 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Buckley, Michigan

How many schools are in Buckley, Michigan?

Buckley has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Buckley, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Buckley is 6.6 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Buckley, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Buckley on MySchoolScout is Buckley Community Schools with a composite score of 6.6/10.

How many school districts serve Buckley, Michigan?

Buckley is served by 1 school district: Buckley Community Schools.

What is the education level in Buckley, Michigan?

According to Census data, 17% of adults in Buckley have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Buckley, Michigan?

The median household income in Buckley is approximately $74,313 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Buckley, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Buckley is 14.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Buckley, Michigan?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.