For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 515 students in Fife Lake, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Fife Lake, MI are Forest Area High School, Fife Lake Elementary School and Forest Area Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fife Lake, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Fife Lake have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Fife Lake, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7661 Shippy Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2884
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2884
Grades: 9-12
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Fife Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
108 Pierce St
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 879-3362
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 879-3362
Grades: PK-3
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Area Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7661 Shippy Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2884
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2884
Grades: 4-8
| 212 students
Fife Lake, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
South Boardman Elementary School (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
5210 Boardman Rd Sw
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2841
Fife Lake, MI 49633
(231) 369-2841
Grades: PK-1
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Fife Lake, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Fife Lake, MI include Forest Area High School, Fife Lake Elementary School and Forest Area Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Fife Lake?
3 public schools are located in Fife Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Fife Lake?
Fife Lake public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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