For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 588 students in Brimley, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Brimley, MI are Brimley Area School and Ojibwe Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brimley, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Brimley have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brimley, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brimley Area School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7134 S M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3218
Grades: PK-12
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Ojibwe Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11507 W Industrial Dr
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-2530
Grades: K-12
| 137 students
Brimley, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7134 South M 221
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Brimley, MI 49715
(906) 248-3217
Grades: PK-6
| 283 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brimley, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Brimley, MI include Brimley Area School and Ojibwe Charter School.
How many public schools are located in Brimley?
2 public schools are located in Brimley.
What is the racial composition of students in Brimley?
Brimley public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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