For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,016 students in Cadillac, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 374 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Cadillac, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Cadillac, MI are Cadillac Senior High School, Mackinaw Trail Middle School and Franklin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cadillac, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Cadillac have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cadillac, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cadillac Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Linden St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #22.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Ayer St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #55.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #66.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9907 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Career Center
Vocational School
9901 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Cadillac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Grades: 8
| 266 students
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1700 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9907 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cadillac, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Cadillac, MI include Cadillac Senior High School, Mackinaw Trail Middle School and Franklin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cadillac, MI?
7 public schools are located in Cadillac, MI.
What percentage of students in Cadillac, MI go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Cadillac, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cadillac, MI?
Cadillac, MI public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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