For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 359 students in Hale, MI (there are , serving 2 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Hale, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public school in Hale, MI is Hale Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hale, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Hale have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hale, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hale Area School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: K-12
| 359 students
Hale, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
311 N. Washington Street
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: 5-8
| 206 students
311 N. Washington Street
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: K-4
| 232 students
311 N Washington St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: PK-8
| 226 students
Hale Way Cyber School Program (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
200 West Main St
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Hale, MI 48739
(989) 728-3551
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hale, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Hale, MI include Hale Area School.
How many public schools are located in Hale?
1 public schools are located in Hale.
What percentage of students in Hale go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Hale are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hale?
Hale public schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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