For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,215 students in Smiths Creek, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 250 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Smiths Creek, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Smiths Creek, MI are Indian Woods Elementary School and Landmark Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smiths Creek, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Smiths Creek have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Smiths Creek, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Woods Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4975 W Water St
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6515
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6515
Grades: PK-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Landmark Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Lapeer Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 982-7210
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 982-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 850 students
Smiths Creek, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5801 Griswold Rd
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6519
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6519
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
1963 N. Allen Road
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6528
Smiths Creek, MI 48074
(810) 984-6528
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smiths Creek, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Smiths Creek, MI include Indian Woods Elementary School and Landmark Academy.
How many public schools are located in Smiths Creek?
2 public schools are located in Smiths Creek.
What percentage of students in Smiths Creek go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Smiths Creek are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Smiths Creek?
Smiths Creek public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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