For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,970 students in Missaukee County, MI (there are , serving 247 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Missaukee County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Missaukee County, MI are Mcbain High School, Mcbain Middle School and Mcbain Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missaukee County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Missaukee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Missaukee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcbain High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2412
Grades: 9-12
| 309 students
Rank: #22.
Mcbain Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-8041
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-8041
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
Mcbain Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
107 E Maple St
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2021
Mc Bain, MI 49657
(231) 825-2021
Grades: PK-5
| 500 students
Rank: #44.
Lake City Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5534 W Davis Rd
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: K-5
| 510 students
Rank: #55.
Lake City High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Missaukee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake City Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
251 Russell Street
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Grades: K-2
| 287 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 269 students
450 S. Merritt Road
Merritt, MI 49667
(231) 328-4354
Merritt, MI 49667
(231) 328-4354
Grades: K-5
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Missaukee County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Missaukee County, MI include Mcbain High School, Mcbain Middle School and Mcbain Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Missaukee County?
5 public schools are located in Missaukee County.
What percentage of students in Missaukee County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Missaukee County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Missaukee County?
Missaukee County public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Missaukee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Missaukee County include: Mcbain High School vs. Lake City High School, Lake City High School vs. Mcbain High School
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