For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 580 students in 48637, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 48637, MI are Link Learning Merrill, Merrill Elementary School and Merrill High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 48637 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 48637, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 48637, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Link Learning Merrill
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
148 N Midland St
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Merrill, MI 48637
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Merrill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
325 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7283
Gr: PK-5 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Merrill High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
555 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Merrill Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
755 W Alice St
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Merrill, MI 48637
(989) 643-7231
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 48637, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 48637, MI include Link Learning Merrill, Merrill Elementary School and Merrill High School.
How many public schools are located in 48637?
4 public schools are located in 48637.
What is the racial composition of students in 48637?
48637 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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