For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 916 students in Schoolcraft County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Schoolcraft County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Schoolcraft County, MI are Jack Reque Alternative High School, Manistique Middle And High School and Emerald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schoolcraft County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Schoolcraft County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Schoolcraft County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jack Reque Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1185n State Highway M94
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4330
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4330
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Manistique Middle And High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 N Cedar St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4300
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4300
Gr: 6-12 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Emerald Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
628 Oak St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4303
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Big Bay De Noc School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8928 Oo 25 Rd
Cooks, MI 49817
(906) 252-4500
Cooks, MI 49817
(906) 252-4500
Gr: PK-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Schoolcraft County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Schoolcraft County, MI include Jack Reque Alternative High School, Manistique Middle And High School and Emerald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Schoolcraft County?
4 public schools are located in Schoolcraft County.
What percentage of students in Schoolcraft County go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Schoolcraft County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Schoolcraft County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Schoolcraft County include: Manistique Middle And High School vs. Big Bay De Noc School, Big Bay De Noc School vs. Manistique Middle And High School
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