For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 237 students in Central Lake, MI.
The top ranked public school in Central Lake, MI is Central Lake Public Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Central Lake, MI public school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Central Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Central Lake, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Lake Public Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Grades: PK-12
| 237 students
Central Lake, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5858 Davis Street
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Grades: K-5
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Central Lake, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Central Lake, MI include Central Lake Public Schools.
How many public schools are located in Central Lake?
1 public schools are located in Central Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Central Lake?
Central Lake public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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