For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,043 students in Newaygo, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newaygo, MI are Newaygo Elementary School and Newaygo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newaygo, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Newaygo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Newaygo, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newaygo Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Post St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Gr: K-4 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Newaygo Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Gr: 5-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Newaygo, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
941 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-4000
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 820
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6333
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6333
Gr: Inquire with school | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Newday Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
465 Clay St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 924-7925
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 924-7925
Gr: 9-12
140 Main St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6371
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6371
Gr: 2-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Newaygo, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Newaygo, MI include Newaygo Elementary School and Newaygo Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Newaygo?
2 public elementary schools are located in Newaygo.
What is the racial composition of students in Newaygo?
Newaygo public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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