For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 518 students in Johannesburg, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Johannesburg, MI are Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School and Johannesburglewiston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johannesburg, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Johannesburg have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Johannesburg, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-2040
Gr: K-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Johannesburglewiston High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10854 M 32 E
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Johannesburg, MI 49751
(989) 731-4420
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Johannesburg, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Johannesburg, MI include Johannesburglewiston Elementarymiddle School and Johannesburglewiston High School.
How many public schools are located in Johannesburg?
2 public schools are located in Johannesburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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