For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 712 students in Marlette, MI (there are , serving 12 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Marlette, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marlette, MI are Marlette Jrsr High School and Marlette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marlette, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Marlette have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Marlette, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marlette Jrsr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3051 Moore St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4935
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4935
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Marlette Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6230 Euclid St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4925
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4925
Gr: PK-5 | 343 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Marlette, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Marlette Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
3079 Main St
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4900
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4900
Gr: 9-12
6230 Euclid Street
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4925
Marlette, MI 48453
(989) 635-4925
Gr: 4-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marlette, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Marlette, MI include Marlette Jrsr High School and Marlette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Marlette?
2 public schools are located in Marlette.
What percentage of students in Marlette go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Marlette are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marlette?
Marlette public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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