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Manistee Area Public Schools

550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660-1896
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Manistee Area Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,222 students in Manistee Area Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Manistee Area Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,506 Schools
# Students
1,222 Students
1,376,194 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
82,370 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Manistee Area Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has decreased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#277 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
44%
35%
43%
45%
40%
38%
77%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.56
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
2%
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,897 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,936 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,897
$18,512
Spending / Student
$12,936
$17,694

Best Manistee Area Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Gr: 3-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
515 Bryant Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Gr: K-2 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Manistee Area Public Schools?
Manistee Area Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 1,222 students.
What is the rank of Manistee Area Public Schools?
Manistee Area Public Schools is ranked #282 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee Area Public Schools?
86% of Manistee Area Public Schools students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Manistee Area Public Schools?
Manistee Area Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Manistee Area Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,936 is less than the state median of $17,694. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,222 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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