Best Schools in Essexville, Michigan
7 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 Middle · 2 High · 2 Other
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Use this page to compare every school in Essexville by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Garber High School
High · Essexville-hampton Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Llcbay Campus
Other · Bay-arenac ISD. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Cramer Junior High School
Middle · Essexville-hampton Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Essexville for 2026 are Garber High School (7.3/10), Llcbay Campus (6.5/10), and Cramer Junior High School (5.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 5 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
Median Home
$160,200
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Schools
7
in this city
Avg Score
5.5
out of 10
Median Home
$160,200
home value · ACS
Districts
3
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Essexville
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (5 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garber High School | 7.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Llcbay Campus | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Cramer Junior High School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Verellen Elementary School | 4.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Bayarenac Community High School | 3.8 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.5/10
- Median household income
- $53,466
- Median home value
- $160,200
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 68%
17% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Essexville compares
Michigan rank
#299 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$53k
73% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
6
About Schools in Essexville, Michigan
Essexville, Michigan is home to 7 schools, including 7 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools.
With an average rating of 5.5 out of 10, schools in Essexville show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Essexville is Garber High School with a composite score of 7.3/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Essexville is served by 3 school districts: Bay-Arenac Community High School, Essexville-Hampton Public Schools, Bay-Arenac ISD. These districts collectively serve 2,360 students.
Essexville's community shows 21% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $53,466. The poverty rate in the area is 14.0%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 242 students · Pre-K–1st | 6.1 |
| 2 | 293 students · 2nd–4th | 4.2 |
Middle Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 456 students · 5th–8th | 5.4 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 511 students · 9th–12th | 7.3 |
| 2 | 188 students · 9th–12th | 3.8 |
Other Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.5 |
| 2 | 10 students · 3rd–12th | — |
Schools in Essexville
Essexville, Michigan · 7 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$53,466
Median Home Value
$160,200
Median Rent
$759/mo
Population
11,308
College Educated
21%
Homeownership
68%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
14.0%
Community Profile
Essexville has a median household income of $53,466. It is a community where 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $160,200, with a median rent of $759/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.0%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 2
- Middle
- 1
- High
- 2
- Other
- 2
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Essexville, Michigan
How many schools are in Essexville, Michigan?
Essexville has 7 schools, including 7 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Essexville, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Essexville is 5.5 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Essexville, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Essexville on MySchoolScout is Garber High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
What is the best elementary school in Essexville, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Essexville on MySchoolScout is Verellen Elementary School with a composite score of 4.2/10.
What is the best middle school in Essexville, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Essexville on MySchoolScout is Cramer Junior High School with a composite score of 5.4/10.
What is the best high school in Essexville, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Essexville on MySchoolScout is Garber High School with a composite score of 7.3/10.
How many school districts serve Essexville, Michigan?
Essexville is served by 3 school districts: Bay-arenac Community High School, Essexville-hampton Public Schools, Bay-arenac ISD.
What is the education level in Essexville, Michigan?
According to Census data, 21% of adults in Essexville have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Essexville, Michigan?
The median household income in Essexville is approximately $53,466 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Essexville, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Essexville 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 Essexville, 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 built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.