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Best Marquette County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 5,624 students in Marquette County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marquette County, MI are Lakeview School, Graveraet Elementary School and Sandy Knoll School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marquette County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Marquette County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Marquette County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Croix St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Gr: PK-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Graveraet Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
611 N Front St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4302
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Sandy Knoll School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
401 N 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Cherry Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1111 Ortman Rd
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4399
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Negaunee Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
102 W Case St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Wells Township School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38211 County Road 426
Arnold, MI 49819
(906) 238-4200
Gr: K-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #77.
Bothwell Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262
Gr: 5-8 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Marquettealger Administrative Unit
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
321 E Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102
Gr: PK-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Superior Hills Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1201 S Mcclellan Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4295
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Aspen Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 Aspen Ridge School Rd
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-3175
Gr: PK-8 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1111.
Ishpeming Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
324 E Pearl St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-1066
Gr: 5-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1212.
George D Gilbert Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
250 W Iron St
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-2775
Gr: 3-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1313.
Birchview School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
663 Poplar St
Ishpeming, MI 49849
(906) 485-6341
Gr: PK-4 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
North Star Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3030 Wright St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-0156
Gr: PK-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1515.
Republicmichigamme School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
227 Maple St
Republic, MI 49879
(906) 376-2277
Gr: PK-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1616.
Ki Sawyer Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Scorpion Rd
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-5567
Gr: PK-4 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1717.
Powell Twp Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Deutsch Ave
Big Bay, MI 49808
(906) 345-9355
Gr: PK-8 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1818.
Gwinn Middlehigh School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
50 West State Highway M35
Gwinn, MI 49841
(906) 346-9247
Gr: 6-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Marquette County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Marquette County, MI include Lakeview School, Graveraet Elementary School and Sandy Knoll School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Marquette County?
18 public elementary schools are located in Marquette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marquette County?
Marquette County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Marquette County are often viewed compared to one another?

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