For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 257 students in Wakefield, MI.
The top ranked public school in Wakefield, MI is Wakefieldmarenisco School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakefield, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Wakefield have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wakefield, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakefieldmarenisco School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Putnam St
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Gr: PK-12 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Wakefield, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
715 Putnam Street
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Wakefield, MI 49968
(906) 224-9421
Gr: PK-12 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wakefield, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Wakefield, MI include Wakefieldmarenisco School.
How many public schools are located in Wakefield?
1 public schools are located in Wakefield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakefield?
Wakefield public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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