For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 330 students in Saint Ignace, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Ignace, MI are St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School and Gros Cap School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Ignace, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Ignace have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Ignace, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Gros Cap School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W1828 Gros Cap Road
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7970
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-7970
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
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
Gr: 4-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Saint Ignace, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Gr: PK-4 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Ignace, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Saint Ignace, MI include St. Ignace Elementarymiddle School and Gros Cap School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Ignace?
3 public elementary schools are located in Saint Ignace.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Ignace?
Saint Ignace public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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