For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 587 students in Eau Claire, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 26 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Eau Claire, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Eau Claire, MI are Way Eau Claire, Eau Claire High School and Eau Claire Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Eau Claire, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Eau Claire have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Eau Claire, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Way Eau Claire
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6295 W Main St
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-3121
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Eau Claire High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Hochberger Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Eau Claire Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Hochberger Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Lybrook Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6238 W Main St
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6191
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6191
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Eau Claire, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Eau Claire, MI include Way Eau Claire, Eau Claire High School and Eau Claire Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Eau Claire?
4 public schools are located in Eau Claire.
What percentage of students in Eau Claire go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Eau Claire are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Eau Claire?
Eau Claire public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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