For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,331 students in Otsego, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Otsego, MI are Washington Street Elementary School, Dix Street Elementary School and Otsego Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Otsego, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Otsego have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Otsego, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Street Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
538 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7800
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7800
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dix Street Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
503 Dix St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7703
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7703
Gr: PK-5 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Otsego Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7500
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Otsego West Campus High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
570 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Otsego, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
485 18th St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7960
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7960
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Otsego, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Otsego, MI include Washington Street Elementary School, Dix Street Elementary School and Otsego Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Otsego?
4 public elementary schools are located in Otsego.
What is the racial composition of students in Otsego?
Otsego public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Otsego are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Otsego include: Dix Street Elementary School vs. Washington Street Elementary School, Washington Street Elementary School vs. Dix Street Elementary School
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