For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,384 students in New Baltimore, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in New Baltimore, MI are Great Oaks Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School and Anchor Bay Middle School North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
New Baltimore, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in New Baltimore have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in New Baltimore, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
32900 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2038
Gr: PK-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lighthouse Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51880 Washington St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-6404
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Anchor Bay Middle School North
(Math: 50% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
52805 Ashley Dr
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7373
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7373
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33700 Hooker Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-7541
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Green Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47260 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 493-5280
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 493-5280
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Ashley Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
52347 Ashley St
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 725-2801
Gr: PK-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Dean A Naldrett School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
47800 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-1212
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Francis A Higgins Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29901 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5210
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5210
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
27100 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5230
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5230
Gr: K-5 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1010.
Anchor Bay Middle School South
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
48650 Sugarbush Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-4510
New Baltimore, MI 48047
(586) 949-4510
Gr: 6-8 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Middle School East
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30300 Hickey Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5200
New Baltimore, MI 48051
(586) 493-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in New Baltimore, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in New Baltimore, MI include Great Oaks Elementary School, Lighthouse Elementary School and Anchor Bay Middle School North.
How many public schools are located in New Baltimore?
11 public schools are located in New Baltimore.
What is the racial composition of students in New Baltimore?
New Baltimore public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in New Baltimore are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in New Baltimore include: Anchor Bay Middle School South vs. Anchor Bay Middle School North, Lighthouse Elementary School vs. Ashley Elementary School, Francis A Higgins Elementary School vs. Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
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