For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 257 students in 49968, MI.
The top-ranked public school in 49968, MI is Wakefieldmarenisco School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 49968 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 49968, MI 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 49968, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
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%
49968, 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 49968, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49968, MI include Wakefieldmarenisco School.
How many public schools are located in 49968?
1 public schools are located in 49968.
What is the racial composition of students in 49968?
49968 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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