For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,867 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 14% 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 (2025-26)
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 | 953 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Marquette, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3030 Wright Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: 6-8 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1175 Erie Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Gr: PK-K | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1175 Erie Street
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4320
Gr: K-3 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 14% 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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