For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 4,221 students in Manistee, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manistee, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and Casman Alternative Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistee, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Manistee have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Manistee, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
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:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Gr: 7-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Gr: PK-12 | 3,444 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Manistee, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Gr: PK
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee Harbor Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Gr: K | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Yes Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
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 middle schools in Manistee, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Manistee, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and Casman Alternative Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Manistee?
4 public middle schools are located in Manistee.
What is the racial composition of students in Manistee?
Manistee public middle schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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