Top 10 Best Marquette County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 25 public schools serving 7,857 students in Marquette County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 184 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Marquette County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Marquette County, MI are Lakeview School, Graveraet Elementary School and Negaunee High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Marquette County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview School
Math: 51% | Reading: 62%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Croix St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Grades: PK-4
| 568 students
Rank: #22.
Graveraet Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4302
Grades: K-5
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Negaunee High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 West Arch St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #44.
Marquette Senior High School
Math: 38% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1203 West Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Grades: 7-12
| 968 students
Rank: #55.
Bothwell Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Grades: 5-8
| 698 students
Rank: #66.
Wells Township School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38211 Co Rd 426
Arnold, MI 49819
(906) 238-4200
Grades: PK-8
| 15 students
Rank: #77.
Sandy Knoll School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 North 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Grades: PK-5
| 339 students
Rank: #88.
Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Educational Division
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
Rank: #99.
Superior Hills Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 South Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Grades: PK-5
| 348 students
Rank: #1010.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Grades: PK-12
| 24 students
Rank: #1111.
Negaunee Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
102 West Case St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Grades: 5-8
| 467 students
Rank: #1212.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
Math: 36% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Grades: PK-8
| 735 students
Rank: #1313.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1111 Ortman Rd
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Grades: K-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1414.
Birchview School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
663 Poplar St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Grades: PK-4
| 242 students
Rank: #1515.
Ishpeming Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
324 E Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Grades: 5-8
| 183 students
Rank: #1616.
Westwood High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
300 South Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1023
Grades: 8-12
| 389 students
Rank: #1717.
Ishpeming High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
319 East Division St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Grades: 9-12
| 220 students
Rank: #1818.
Republicmichigamme School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Maple St
Republic, MI 49879
(906) 376-2277
Grades: PK-12
| 86 students
Rank: #1919.
Powell Twp Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Deutsch Ave
Big Bay, MI 49808
(906) 345-9355
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
Rank: #2020.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Grades: PK-12
| 233 students
Rank: #2121.
Gwinn Middlehigh School
Math: 16% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 West State Highway M35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-9247
Grades: 6-12
| 521 students
Rank: #2222.
Vandenboom Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1175 Erie Strert
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #2323.
George D Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
250 W Iron Street
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-2775
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2424.
Ki Sawyer Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Scorpion Rd
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5567
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: n/an/a
Marquette Branch Prison
Alternative School
1960 Us Highway 41 S
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-6531
Grades: 9-12
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Marquette County, MI

Marquette County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3176
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Central School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
324 East Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-5501
Grades: PK
| n/a students
50 West M-35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5914
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
101 South Pioneer Ave
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-4173
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3030 Wright Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Grades: 6-8
| 25 students
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Grades: PK-K
| 11 students
1175 Erie Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Grades: K-3
| 105 students
201 Ventura Street
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-3680
Grades: PK
| 64 students
300 Westwood Dr
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1021
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Marquette County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Marquette County, MI include Lakeview School, Graveraet Elementary School and Negaunee High School.
How many public schools are located in Marquette County, MI?
25 public schools are located in Marquette County, MI.
What percentage of students in Marquette County, MI go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Marquette County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County, MI?
Marquette County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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