For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,413 students in North Branch, MI.
The top ranked public schools in North Branch, MI are North Branch Elementary School, North Branch High School and Ruth Fox Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
North Branch, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in North Branch have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 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 ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in North Branch, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Branch Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4055 Elm Creek Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3041
Grades: PK-4
| 944 students
Rank: #22.
North Branch High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6598 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3001
Grades: 9-12
| 692 students
Rank: #33.
Ruth Fox Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6570 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-3284
Grades: 5-8
| 732 students
Rank: #44.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6655 Jefferson Rd
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-7581
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
North Branch, Michigan ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6600 Brush St
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-4431
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 688-4431
Grades: 7-8
| 358 students
P.o. Box 3620
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 793-4320
North Branch, MI 48461
(810) 793-4320
Grades: K-2
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in North Branch, MI?
The top ranked public schools in North Branch, MI include North Branch Elementary School, North Branch High School and Ruth Fox Middle School.
How many public schools are located in North Branch?
4 public schools are located in North Branch.
What is the racial composition of students in North Branch?
North Branch 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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