For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 824 students in Ottawa Lake, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Ottawa Lake, MI are Whiteford Elementary School, Whiteford High School and Whiteford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ottawa Lake, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ottawa Lake have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Ottawa Lake, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whiteford Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6655 Consear Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Whiteford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6655 Consear Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Gr: 9-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Whiteford Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6655 Consear Rd
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Ottawa Lake, MI 49267
(734) 856-1443
Gr: 6-8 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ottawa Lake, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Ottawa Lake, MI include Whiteford Elementary School, Whiteford High School and Whiteford Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ottawa Lake?
3 public schools are located in Ottawa Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Ottawa Lake?
Ottawa 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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