For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,438 students in Manistee County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manistee County, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and John F Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manistee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Manistee County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #22.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Grades: 6-12
| 669 students
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Grades: 3-5
| 272 students
Rank: #44.
Onekama Consolidated Schools
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5016 Main St
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Grades: K-12
| 281 students
Rank: #55.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Grades: PK-6
| 166 students
Rank: #66.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Bryant Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Grades: K-2
| 281 students
Rank: #77.
Knd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4400 Highbridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Grades: K-6
| 281 students
Rank: #88.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Grades: PK-12
| 3,444 students
Manistee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3586 Glovers Lake Road
Arcadia, MI 49613
(231) 889-5788
Arcadia, MI 49613
(231) 889-5788
Grades: 2-3
| 66 students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Grades: PK-1
| 125 students
9208 Kauko Street
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 362-3591
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 362-3591
Grades: K-6
| 152 students
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Manistee Harbor Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
5016 Main St
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Grades: K
| 128 students
17345 E. 6th Street
Wellston, MI 49689
(231) 848-4244
Wellston, MI 49689
(231) 848-4244
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
Yes Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Manistee County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Manistee County, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and John F Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manistee County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Manistee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee County?
Manistee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Manistee County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Manistee County include: Manistee Middle High School vs. Onekama Consolidated Schools, Bear Lake Elementary School vs. Onekama Consolidated Schools, Knd Elementary School vs. Onekama Consolidated Schools
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