For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,142 students in Lake City, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Lake City, MI are Lake City Elementary School, Lake City Middle School and Lake City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake City, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake City Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5534 W Davis Rd
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lake City Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lake City High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lake City, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Lake City, MI include Lake City Elementary School, Lake City Middle School and Lake City High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake City?
3 public schools are located in Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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