For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 792 students in Cadillac, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cadillac, 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.
Cadillac, MI public middle schools 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 Cadillac have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cadillac, MI (2025)
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 | 710 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 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Cadillac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Gr: 8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Gr: 9-12
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cadillac, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cadillac, MI include Mackinaw Trail Middle School and Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in Cadillac?
2 public middle schools are located in Cadillac.
What is the racial composition of students in Cadillac?
Cadillac public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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