Merrill Elementary School

Merrill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Merrill, MI, part of the Merrill Community Schools. The school serves approximately 190 students in grades Pre-K – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 10:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 97.3th percentile among MI schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 35% proficiency in math, 1 points below the state average and 41% in reading/language arts, 3 points below the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.5/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $63,900, where 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 190 students, Merrill Elementary School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Merrill Elementary School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.