For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 704 students in Brown City, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Brown City, MI are Brown City High School and Brown City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Brown City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Brown City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Brown City, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brown City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 337 students
Rank: #22.
Brown City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4290 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Grades: PK-6
| 367 students
Brown City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4349 2nd St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-2781
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-2781
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Brown City Alternative High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4400 Second St
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 346-4700
Grades: 7-12
| 3 students
Peak Alternative High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
4349 Second Street
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 648-4700
Brown City, MI 48416
(810) 648-4700
Grades: Inquire with school
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Brown City, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Brown City, MI include Brown City High School and Brown City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Brown City?
2 public schools are located in Brown City.
What is the racial composition of students in Brown City?
Brown City public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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