For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 772 students in 49601, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49601, MI are Mackinaw Trail Middle School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49601 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49601, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49601, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 S Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49601, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49601, MI include Mackinaw Trail Middle School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 49601?
2 public middle schools are located in 49601.
What is the racial composition of students in 49601?
49601 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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