For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 982 students in Pigeon, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 124 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Pigeon, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Pigeon, MI are Laker Elementary School, Laker High School and Laker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pigeon, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Pigeon have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pigeon, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laker Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6436 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Laker High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Laker Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6136 Pigeon Rd
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Pigeon, MI 48755
(989) 453-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pigeon, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Pigeon, MI include Laker Elementary School, Laker High School and Laker Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Pigeon?
3 public schools are located in Pigeon.
What percentage of students in Pigeon go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Pigeon are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Pigeon?
Pigeon public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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