For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 1,133 students in Mackinac County, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Mackinac County, MI are Cedarville School, Mackinac Island School and St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mackinac County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Mackinac County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mackinac County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedarville School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
298 E Highway M134
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Rank: #22.
Mackinac Island School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
340 Lakeshore Dr
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3377
Mackinac Island, MI 49757
(906) 847-3377
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #33.
St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Grades: PK-8
| 236 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lasalle High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
443 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 161 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Three Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
W17540 Main St
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-6631
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-6631
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Rank: #66.
Engadine Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W13920 Melville St
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
Grades: PK-12
| 252 students
Rank: #77.
Gros Cap School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
W1828 Gros Cap Road
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7970
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7970
Grades: PK-8
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 Sioux Ave
Pointe Aux Pins, MI 49775
(231) 634-7225
Pointe Aux Pins, MI 49775
(231) 634-7225
Grades: K-8
| 3 students
Rank: n/an/a
St. Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility
Alternative School
1130 N State St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8800
Grades: 4-12
| 5 students
Mackinac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
298 East Hwy M134
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
298 East Hwy M134
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
400 Main Street
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-9721
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-9721
Grades: K-4
| 73 students
13920 Melville St
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6351
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6351
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
13920 Melville St
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Grades: PK-4
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mackinac County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Mackinac County, MI include Cedarville School, Mackinac Island School and St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School.
How many public schools are located in Mackinac County?
9 public schools are located in Mackinac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mackinac County?
Mackinac County public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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