For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 468 students in Newberry, MI.
The top ranked public elementary school in Newberry, MI is Newberry Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newberry, MI public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newberry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Newberry, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newberry Area School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-3201
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-3201
Gr: PK-12 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Newberry, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5153
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5153
Gr: PK-6 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5197
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5197
Gr: 6-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newberry, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newberry, MI include Newberry Area School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newberry?
1 public elementary schools are located in Newberry.
What is the racial composition of students in Newberry?
Newberry public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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