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Best Manistee County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,438 students in Manistee County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manistee County, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and Onekama Consolidated Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Manistee County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Manistee County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
Onekama Consolidated Schools
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5016 Main St
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Gr: K-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Bear Lake Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7748 Cody St
Bear Lake, MI 49614
(231) 864-3133
Gr: PK-6 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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%
Rank: #77.
Knd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4400 Highbridge Rd
Brethren, MI 49619
(231) 477-5353
Gr: K-6 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Gr: PK-12 | 3,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Manistee County, MI

Manistee County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Arcadia Elementary School (Closed 2004)
3586 Glovers Lake Road
Arcadia, MI 49613
(231) 889-5788
Gr: 2-3 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Early Childhood Community Based Services (Closed 2009)
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Gr: PK
James Madison Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Kaleva Elementary School (Closed 2010)
9208 Kauko Street
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 362-3591
Gr: K-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Manistee Area Public Schools Early College (Closed 2014)
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee Harbor Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Manistee Isd (Closed 2011)
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4264
Onekama Elementary School (Closed 2016)
5016 Main St
Onekama, MI 49675
(231) 889-5521
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Washington Elementary School (Closed 2005)
119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Gr: K | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Wellston Elementary School (Closed 2010)
17345 E. 6th Street
Wellston, MI 49689
(231) 848-4244
Gr: K-6 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Yes Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Manistee County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Manistee County, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and Onekama Consolidated Schools.
How many public elementary schools are located in Manistee County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Manistee County.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee County?
Manistee County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Manistee County are often viewed compared to one another?

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