For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 337 students in Fife Lake, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fife Lake, MI are 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Fife Lake have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Fife Lake, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fife Lake Elementary 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
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Area Middle 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
| 190 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 elementary schools in Fife Lake, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fife Lake, MI include Fife Lake Elementary School and Forest Area Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Fife Lake?
2 public elementary schools are located in Fife Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Fife Lake?
Fife Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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