For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,522 students in Negaunee, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 5 private students). 100% of all K-12 students in Negaunee, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Negaunee, MI are Lakeview School, Negaunee High School and Negaunee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Negaunee, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Negaunee have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Negaunee, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Croix St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7803
Gr: PK-4 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Negaunee High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
500 W Arch St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Negaunee Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
102 W Case St
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Negaunee, MI 49866
(906) 475-7866
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Negaunee, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Negaunee, MI include Lakeview School, Negaunee High School and Negaunee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Negaunee?
3 public schools are located in Negaunee.
What percentage of students in Negaunee go to public school?
100% of all K-12 students in Negaunee are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Negaunee?
Negaunee public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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