Best Schools in Marquette County, MI
Marquette County, MI has 32 public schools (9 high, 3 middle, 15 elementary) serving 10,471 students. On average they score 46% on state proficiency tests against a projected 40%, so schools in Marquette County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Marquette County, MI
The top high schools in Marquette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marquette Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 915 Students
2. Negaunee High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 452 Students
3. Escanaba Juniorsenior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Escanaba Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1100 Students
4. Vandenboom Alternative High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 149 Students
5. Westwood High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nice Community School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 391 Students
6. Ishpeming High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 211 Students
7. Gwinn Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gwinn Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 498 Students
8. Marquette Branch Prison
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Projected Test Scores
Michigan Department Of Corrections • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1 Students
9. Ishpemingnegauneenice Comm Ed Division
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 12 Students
Best Middle Schools in Marquette County, MI
The top middle schools in Marquette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Negaunee Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 468 Students
2. Bothwell Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 711 Students
3. Ishpeming Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Marquette County, MI
The top elementary schools in Marquette County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sandy Knoll School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 349 Students
2. Superior Hills Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 361 Students
3. Graveraet Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 296 Students
4. Lakeview School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Negaunee Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 591 Students
5. Escanaba Upper Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Escanaba Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 436 Students
6. Aspen Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nice Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 747 Students
7. Cherry Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marquette Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 416 Students
8. George D Gilbert Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Gwinn Area Community Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 239 Students
9. Birchview School
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Projected Test Scores
Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 237 Students
10. Fr Marquette Catholic Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Fr Marquette Catholic Academy • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 143 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Marquette County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Marquette County, MI has a total population of 66,017 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 36% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Marquette County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Marquette County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.83 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.22 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
21.61 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Marquette County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Marquette County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Marquette County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Marquette County, MI
How many schools are in Marquette County, MI?
Marquette County, MI has 32 public schools: 9 high schools, 3 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 10,471 students in total.
How do schools in Marquette County perform on state tests?
On average, 32 schools in Marquette County score 46% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 40%, so on average schools in Marquette County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Marquette County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Marquette County
7 places in Marquette County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (7)
School districts (4)
- Marquette Area Public Schools (7 schools)
- Ishpeming Public School District No. 1 (4 schools)
- Gwinn Area Community Schools (3 schools)
- Negaunee Public Schools (3 schools)