For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 894 students in Schoolcraft County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Schoolcraft County, MI are Manistique Middle And High School, Emerald Elementary School and Big Bay De Noc School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Schoolcraft County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Schoolcraft County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Schoolcraft County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
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 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
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 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Schoolcraft County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camp Manistique Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
401 North Maple St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-8451
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-8451
Gr: 9-12
Route 1, River Road
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-4311
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-4311
Gr: K-1 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Deer Street
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-4314
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-4314
Gr: 2-3 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Schoolcraft County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Schoolcraft County, MI include Manistique Middle And High School, Emerald Elementary School and Big Bay De Noc School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Schoolcraft County?
3 public elementary schools are located in Schoolcraft County.
What is the racial composition of students in Schoolcraft County?
Schoolcraft County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Schoolcraft County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary 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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