Best Public Schools in Ida, MI

The city of Ida, Michigan is home to three public schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Ida Elementary School, Ida Middle School, and Ida High School. These schools are part of the Ida Public School District, which is ranked 88 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Among the three schools, Ida Middle School stands out as the top performer, ranking 121 out of 890 Michigan middle schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating. The school consistently achieves high proficiency rates on state assessments, with 65.8% of 5th graders proficient or better in ELA and 68.4% in Science. Additionally, 78.4% of 8th graders scored proficient or better on the PSAT in ELA, and 41.4% in Math, indicating strong academic preparation for high school.

Ida High School also performs well, ranking 135 out of 739 Michigan high schools in 2024-2025 with a 4-star rating. The school's 11th graders achieved 56.8% proficiency in Science and 55.7% in Social Studies, as well as 59.8% proficiency in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing on the SAT. While the school's Math proficiency rate of 33.3% is relatively lower, the overall academic program at Ida High School remains strong.