For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,171 students in Lake City, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Lake City, MI are Lake City Elementary School, Lake City Middle School and Lake City High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake City, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lake City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lake City, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5534 W Davis Rd
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Lake City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 6-8
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Lake City High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
Lake City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lake City Alternative School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
251 Russell Street
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-6600
Grades: 6-12
| 3 students
251 Russell St
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Lake City, MI 49651
(231) 839-7162
Grades: K-2
| 287 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Lake City, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Lake City, MI include Lake City Elementary School, Lake City Middle School and Lake City High School.
How many public schools are located in Lake City?
3 public schools are located in Lake City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake City?
Lake City public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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