For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,277 students in Missaukee County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Missaukee County, MI are Mcbain Middle School, Mcbain Elementary School and Lake City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Missaukee County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Missaukee County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Missaukee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 elementary schools in Missaukee County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Missaukee County, MI include Mcbain Middle School, Mcbain Elementary School and Lake City Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Missaukee County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Missaukee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Missaukee County?
Missaukee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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