For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,819 students in Marquette, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marquette, MI are Marquette Senior High School, Bothwell Middle School and Marquettealger Administrative Unit. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Marquette have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Marquette, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquette Senior High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1203 W Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254
Gr: 7-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Bothwell Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Gr: 5-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 E Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Marquette, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Marquette, MI include Marquette Senior High School, Bothwell Middle School and Marquettealger Administrative Unit.
How many public middle schools are located in Marquette?
4 public middle schools are located in Marquette.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette?
Marquette public middle schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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