For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 321 students in Augusta, MI (there are , serving 88 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in Augusta, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Augusta, MI are Galesburgaugusta Middle School and Augusta Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Augusta, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Augusta have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Augusta, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Galesburgaugusta Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 W Van Buren St
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2020
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2020
Grades: 5-8
| 283 students
Rank: #22.
Augusta Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 West Michigan
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-5454
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 731-5454
Grades: K-6
| 38 students
Augusta, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
600 West Michigan Ave
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Augusta, MI 49012
(269) 484-2030
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Augusta, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Augusta, MI include Galesburgaugusta Middle School and Augusta Academy.
How many public schools are located in Augusta?
2 public schools are located in Augusta.
What percentage of students in Augusta go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in Augusta are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Augusta?
Augusta public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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