For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 616 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 Lybrook Elementary 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 14% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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 67% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Eau Claire High School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #33.
Lybrook Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 147 students
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 Lybrook Elementary 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 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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