For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 538 students in Bad Axe, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bad Axe, MI are Adams Elementary School, Big Burning School and Huron Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bad Axe, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bad Axe have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Bad Axe, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4151 Section Line Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-8944
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-8944
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Big Burning School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1509 N Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-8853
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-8853
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Huron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1299 S Thomas Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9274
Gr: PK-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Church School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2927 Crockard Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-7772
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-7772
Gr: K-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Bad Axe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
404 Hatchet Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2736
Gr: K-2 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Bad Axe Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2735
Gr: 3-6 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Verona Mills School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3487 School St
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-7054
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-7054
Gr: K-8 | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Rank: n/an/a
Huron Area Technical Center
Vocational School
1160 S Van Dyke Rd
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9284
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-9284
Gr: 6-12
Bad Axe, Michigan 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
309 North Outer Dr
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2737
Gr: K-2 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
2072 N. Verona Road
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2110
Bad Axe, MI 48413
(989) 269-2110
Gr: K-6 | 6 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bad Axe, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bad Axe, MI include Adams Elementary School, Big Burning School and Huron Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bad Axe?
8 public elementary schools are located in Bad Axe.
What is the racial composition of students in Bad Axe?
Bad Axe public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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