Besser Elementary School

Besser Elementary School earned a "C+" rating in 2025, according to Niche.

Besser Elementary School ranked well for academics in 2025, according to Niche.

Besser Elementary School served 456 students in 2025, according to Niche.

Besser Elementary School serves kids in grades K-5.

Besser Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

375 Wilson St, Alpena, MI

Alpena Public Schools

470 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Stephanie Hitchcock

Student Teacher Ratio
18:1

Math Proficiency
40%

Reading Proficiency
49%

B-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

49%

Math Proficiency

40%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 18:1 Teachers 26	Full Time Teachers 26
Teachers in First or Second Year 5.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male 50.1%	Female 49.9%
White 91.4%	Two or more races 4.6%
Hispanic 3.4%	Native American <1%
Black <1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

1.0 parent

6/16/2023

I waited until my last child was done with this school before reviewing because I didn't want my kids to pay for my opinions. My kids have been going to Besser since 2009, so 14 years. We have been through 4 principals and multiple teachers and staff. It was a great school until 4-5? years ago. When...

1.0 parent

2/21/2023

If you love bullying and the families and culture that go with it, this would be a great choice for you.

1.0 parent

10/7/2022

This school has become the worst elementary school in Alpena. Though it used to be a great, and possibly the best, elementary school in Alpena, it sadly has quite possibly become the worst here. The current principal has made things worse since becoming principal. Pick up and drop off is a nightmare...

1.0 parent

2/17/2022

Used to be the best elementary school in Alpena. Things have changed. For the last few years we have had the worst principal ever. She does NOT care about the kids. Many of the great teachers have retired and the new ones aren't very good and just don't seek to care about the kids. Now, that I think...

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Besser Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Alpena, MI, in the Alpena neighborhood, and is served by the Alpena Public Schools in Michigan. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 470 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 40% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 49% are proficient in reading. Besser Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $207,403. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pied Piper School, Alpena High School, Oxbow Aces Academy Alternative, and more. Learn more about what Alpena has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Besser Elementary School.

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