For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 773 students in Mancelona, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Mancelona, MI are Mancelona Middle School, Mancelona High School and Mancelona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mancelona, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Mancelona have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mancelona, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mancelona Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 St Johns Ave
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Gr: 5-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Mancelona High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9300 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mancelona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
231 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Gr: PK-4 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mancelona, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Mancelona, MI include Mancelona Middle School, Mancelona High School and Mancelona Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Mancelona?
3 public schools are located in Mancelona.
What is the racial composition of students in Mancelona?
Mancelona public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mancelona are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mancelona include: Mancelona Middle School vs. Mancelona Elementary School, Mancelona Elementary School vs. Mancelona Middle School
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