For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 615 students in Marcellus, MI (there are , serving 205 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Marcellus, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Marcellus, MI are Marcellus Elementary School, Marcellus High School and Volinia Outcome Base School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marcellus, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Marcellus 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 Marcellus, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
54080 Gards Prairie Rd
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Marcellus Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Marcellus, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
123 N Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Marcellus, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Marcellus, MI include Marcellus Elementary School, Marcellus High School and Volinia Outcome Base School.
How many public schools are located in Marcellus?
4 public schools are located in Marcellus.
What percentage of students in Marcellus go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Marcellus are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Marcellus?
Marcellus 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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