For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,089 students in Lakeview, MI (there are , serving 32 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Lakeview, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lakeview, MI are Lakeview Elementary School, Link Learning Lakeview and Lakeview High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lakeview, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Lakeview have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Lakeview, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9497 Paden Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8021
Gr: PK-3 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Link Learning Lakeview
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9720 N Greenville Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Lakeview, MI 48850
(616) 244-3547
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 80:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Lakeview High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 Youngman Rd
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-7221
Gr: 8-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Lakeview Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
516 Washington St
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Lakeview, MI 48850
(989) 352-8016
Gr: 4-7 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Lakeview, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Lakeview, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Lakeview, MI include Lakeview Elementary School, Link Learning Lakeview and Lakeview High School.
How many public schools are located in Lakeview?
4 public schools are located in Lakeview.
What percentage of students in Lakeview go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Lakeview are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeview?
Lakeview public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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