Top 10 Best Wexford County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,896 students in Wexford County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 374 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wexford County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Wexford County, MI are Forest View Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School and Manton Consolidated Elementary 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 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Wexford County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #33.
Manton Consolidated Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6413
Grades: K-4
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 148 students
Rank: #55.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Math: 47% | Reading: 50%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8401 Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Rank: #66.
Cadillac Senior High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Linden St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Grades: 9-12
| 899 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Ayer St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #88.
Floyd M Jewett Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
210 East Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Grades: K-5
| 248 students
Rank: #99.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Grades: K-12
| 2,666 students
Rank: #1010.
Buckley Community Schools
Math: 33% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
305 South 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Grades: PK-12
| 468 students
Rank: #1111.
Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
581 South Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 326 students
Rank: #1212.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
9907 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2275
Grades: PK-12
| 76 students
Rank: #1313.
Manton Consolidated High School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6411
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Rank: #1414.
Manton Consolidated Middle School
Math: 19% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6401
Grades: 5-8
| 303 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Career Center
Vocational School
9901 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Wexford County, MI

Wexford County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Grades: 8
| 266 students
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1700 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
105 5th Street
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
581 South Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 East Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9907 East 13th St
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, Franklin Elementary School and Manton Consolidated Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wexford County, MI?
15 public schools are located in Wexford County, MI.
What percentage of students in Wexford County, MI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wexford County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County, MI?
Wexford County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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