For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,813 students in Wexford County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 299 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wexford County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wexford County, MI are Forest View Elementary School, Manton Consolidated Elementary School and Cadillac Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wexford County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Wexford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Manton Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6413
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6413
Grades: K-4
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Cadillac Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 Linden St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 884 students
Rank: #44.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 S Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #66.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Ayer St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #77.
Buckley Community Schools
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Grades: PK-12
| 481 students
Rank: #88.
Manton Consolidated Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6401
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6401
Grades: 5-8
| 305 students
Rank: #99.
Floyd M Jewett Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
210 E Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #1010.
Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
581 S Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #1111.
Manton Consolidated High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6411
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6411
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #1212.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9600 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1313.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1414.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Grades: PK-12
| 2,666 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Career Center
Vocational School
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Wexford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Grades: 8
| 266 students
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1700 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Manton Alternative Education High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
105 5th Street
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
581 South Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 East Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9907 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wexford County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Wexford County, MI include Forest View Elementary School, Manton Consolidated Elementary School and Cadillac Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in Wexford County?
15 public schools are located in Wexford County.
What percentage of students in Wexford County go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wexford County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County?
Wexford County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wexford County include: Manton Consolidated Middle School vs. Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Mackinaw Trail Middle School vs. Manton Consolidated Middle School
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