For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,006 students in Newport, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 236 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in Newport, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Newport, MI are Henry Niedermeier Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jefferson High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newport, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Newport have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newport, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Henry Niedermeier Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8400 Newport South Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 654-4141
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 654-4141
Grades: PK-4
| 267 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8281 North Dixie Hwy
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2451
Grades: 2-4
| 249 students
Rank: #33.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5707 Williams Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 322-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
Newport, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
8400 S. Newport Road
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2676
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2676
Grades: K-5
| 400 students
8400 Newport South Rd
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2676
Newport, MI 48166
(734) 586-2676
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Newport, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Newport, MI include Henry Niedermeier Elementary School, North Elementary School and Jefferson High School.
How many public schools are located in Newport, MI?
3 public schools are located in Newport, MI.
What percentage of students in Newport, MI go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in Newport, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newport, MI?
Newport, MI public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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