For the 2024 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,401 students in Isabella County, MI (there are 7 private schools, serving 1,087 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Isabella County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Isabella County, MI are Winn Elementary School, Weidman Elementary School and Ganiard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isabella County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Isabella County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Isabella County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Winn Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8190 Church St
Winn, MI 48896
(989) 866-2250
Winn, MI 48896
(989) 866-2250
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
Rank: #22.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3311 North School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Grades: PK-4
| 262 students
Rank: #33.
Ganiard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 South Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Grades: PK-2
| 249 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 South Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Grades: K-2
| 319 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Vowles School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 Watson Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Grades: PK-2
| 221 students
Rank: #66.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1155 South Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Grades: 9-12
| 1,117 students
Rank: #77.
Beal City High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Grades: 6-12
| 402 students
Rank: #88.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 S Fourth
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: 9-12
| 509 students
Rank: #99.
Fancher School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 South Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2230
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2230
Grades: 3-5
| 409 students
Rank: #1010.
Beal City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-2740
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-2740
Grades: K-5
| 264 students
Rank: #1111.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 S Chippewa
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #1212.
Shepherd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Fourth
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #1313.
Mt Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 South Bradley St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Grades: 6-8
| 769 students
Rank: #1414.
Renaissance Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2797 South Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Rank: #1515.
Montabella Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1456 East N County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1616.
Mary Mcguire School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4883 Crosslanes St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2260
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2260
Grades: 3-5
| 275 students
Rank: #1717.
Montabella Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1324 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Grades: 6-12
| 404 students
Rank: #1818.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Grades: 8-12
| 68 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Odyssey Middlehigh School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3441 South Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Grades: 7-12
| 81 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Way Oasis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3480 South Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Grades: 6-12
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
Isabella Day Treatment
Alternative School
2007 East Preston St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinney School
Special Education School
720 North Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Grades: 9-12
| 7 students
Isabella County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
3032 South Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Grades: 7-12
| 9 students
1324 E N County Line Road
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Grades: 5-8
| 269 students
Morey Montessori Public School Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
418 West Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Grades: K-8
| 114 students
Mt Pleasant Community Education High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
1651 South Bamber Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
3771 North Mission Rd
Rosebush, MI 48878
(989) 433-2962
Rosebush, MI 48878
(989) 433-2962
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Isabella County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Isabella County, MI include Winn Elementary School, Weidman Elementary School and Ganiard School.
How many public schools are located in Isabella County, MI?
22 public schools are located in Isabella County, MI.
What percentage of students in Isabella County, MI go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Isabella County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Isabella County, MI?
Isabella County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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