For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 3,401 students in Mount Pleasant, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Pleasant, MI are Ganiard School, Beal City High School and Pullen Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mount Pleasant, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mount Pleasant have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mount Pleasant, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ganiard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
101 S Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Gr: PK-2 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Beal City High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Gr: 6-12 | 403 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
251 S Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Gr: PK-2 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Fancher School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 S Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2230
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2230
Gr: 3-5 | 404 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Beal City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-2740
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-2740
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
Mt Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 S Bradley St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 696 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
Renaissance Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2797 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Gr: K-8 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Mary Mcguire School
(Math: 21% | 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
Gr: 3-5 | 300 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1010.
Way Oasis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3480 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 146 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Mount Pleasant, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3032 South Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Mt Pleasant Community Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1651 South Bamber Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Pleasant, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Mount Pleasant, MI include Ganiard School, Beal City High School and Pullen Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mount Pleasant?
10 public elementary schools are located in Mount Pleasant.
What is the racial composition of students in Mount Pleasant?
Mount Pleasant public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mount Pleasant are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mount Pleasant include: Ganiard School vs. Pullen Elementary School, Vowles School vs. Pullen Elementary School, Pullen Elementary School vs. Vowles School
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