Best Schools in Ontonagon, Michigan
1 schools · 1 Other
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Ontonagon Area School
Other · Ontonagon Area School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$103,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
7.2
out of 10
Median Home
$103,300
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Top-Rated Schools in Ontonagon
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ontonagon Area School | 7.2 / 10 |
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Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.2/10
- Median household income
- $55,647
- Median home value
- $103,300
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 82%
100% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Ontonagon compares
Median household income
$56k
76% of Michigan median
About Schools in Ontonagon, Michigan
Ontonagon, Michigan is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span .
With an average rating of 7.2 out of 10, schools in Ontonagon perform strongly 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 Ontonagon is Ontonagon Area School with a composite score of 7.2/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Ontonagon is served by 1 school district: Ontonagon Area School District. These districts collectively serve 250 students.
Ontonagon's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $55,647. The poverty rate in the area is 9.6%.
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.
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 250 students · Kindergarten–12th | 7.2 |
Schools in Ontonagon
Ontonagon, Michigan · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$55,647
Median Home Value
$103,300
Median Rent
$557/mo
Population
2,261
College Educated
19%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty Rate
9.6%
Community Profile
Ontonagon has a median household income of $55,647. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $103,300, with a median rent of $557/month. The local poverty rate of 9.6% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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- Michigan
- Other
- 1
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Common questions about schools in Ontonagon, Michigan
How many schools are in Ontonagon, Michigan?
Ontonagon has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Ontonagon, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Ontonagon is 7.2 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 Ontonagon, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Ontonagon on MySchoolScout is Ontonagon Area School with a composite score of 7.2/10.
How many school districts serve Ontonagon, Michigan?
Ontonagon is served by 1 school district: Ontonagon Area School District.
What is the education level in Ontonagon, Michigan?
According to Census data, 19% of adults in Ontonagon have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Ontonagon, Michigan?
The median household income in Ontonagon is approximately $55,647 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ontonagon, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Ontonagon is 17.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Ontonagon, 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.