For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,776 students in Birch Run, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Birch Run, MI are Birch Run Progressive High School, Birch Run High School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Birch Run, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Birch Run have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Birch Run, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Birch Run Progressive High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Rank: #22.
Birch Run High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Grades: 9-12
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
North Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
12440 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9011
Grades: PK-4
| 681 students
Rank: #44.
Marshall Greene Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8225 Main St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Grades: 5-8
| 535 students
Birch Run, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12450 Church St
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9392
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Birch Run Post Secondary (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3860 Fashion Square Blvd
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9307
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-9307
Grades: Inquire with school
| 2 students
8177 Racine Street
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-0273
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-0273
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Brucker - Base High School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
6005 Fort Rd.
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 777-5520
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 777-5520
Grades: 9-12
| 133 students
8225 Main Street
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Birch Run, MI 48415
(989) 624-5821
Grades: 5-8
| 636 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Birch Run, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Birch Run, MI include Birch Run Progressive High School, Birch Run High School and North Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Birch Run?
4 public schools are located in Birch Run.
What is the racial composition of students in Birch Run?
Birch Run public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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