For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 468 students in 49868, MI.
The top ranked public elementary school in 49868, MI is Newberry Area School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary school in zipcode 49868 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49868, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49868, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Newberry Area School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-3201
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-3201
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
49868, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5153
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5153
Grades: PK-6
| 344 students
700 Newberry Ave
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5197
Newberry, MI 49868
(906) 293-5197
Grades: 6-8
| 165 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49868, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49868, MI include Newberry Area School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49868?
1 public elementary schools are located in 49868.
What is the racial composition of students in 49868?
49868 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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