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Best Newaygo County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 6,094 students in Newaygo County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 319 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Newaygo County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Newaygo County, MI are Education And Activity Center, Grant Learning Center and Fremont High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newaygo County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Newaygo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Newaygo County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Education And Activity Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4554 West Career Pathway Ct
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Grant Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Fremont High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5421 S Warner Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Fremont Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Woodrow St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-0230
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Pathfinder Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
109 W 44th St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7230
Gr: K-2 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Grant High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Gr: 9-12 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #77.
Daisy Brook Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 N Division Ave
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-4380
Gr: 3-5 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
96 E 120th St
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5910
Gr: 5-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Grant Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5678
Gr: 2-4 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Newaygo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 East St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Gr: 9-12 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
White Cloud Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
585 East Pine Hill St
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-2301
Gr: K-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Newaygo Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
29 Post St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Gr: PK-4 | 635 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
White Cloud High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 E Wilcox Ave
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
Gr: 9-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Newaygo Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
850 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Gr: 5-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1515.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Cedar St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1616.
White Cloud Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
555 E Wilcox Ave
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Grant Primary Center
103 S Elder Ave
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-7382
Gr: K-1 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
Newaygo County Career Tech Center
Vocational School
4645 West Career Pathway Ct
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-8857
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Newaygo County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Newaygo County, MI include Education And Activity Center, Grant Learning Center and Fremont High School.
How many public schools are located in Newaygo County?
18 public schools are located in Newaygo County.
What percentage of students in Newaygo County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Newaygo County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Newaygo County?
Newaygo County public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Newaygo County are often viewed compared to one another?

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