For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,512 students in Newaygo, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Newaygo, MI are Newaygo High School, Newaygo Elementary School and Newaygo Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newaygo, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Newaygo have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Newaygo, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newaygo High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 East St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1646
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Newaygo Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29 Post St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-2100
Gr: K-4 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Newaygo Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Gr: 5-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Newaygo, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
941 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-4000
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-4000
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 820
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6333
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6333
Gr: Inquire with school | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Newday Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
465 Clay St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 924-7925
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 924-7925
Gr: 9-12
140 Main St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6371
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6371
Gr: 2-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Newaygo, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Newaygo, MI include Newaygo High School, Newaygo Elementary School and Newaygo Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Newaygo?
3 public schools are located in Newaygo.
What is the racial composition of students in Newaygo?
Newaygo public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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