Best Schools in Manistee County, MI
Manistee County, MI has 21 public schools (7 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 7,772 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Manistee County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Manistee County, MI
The top high schools in Manistee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benzie Central Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 348 Students
2. Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 171 Students
3. Manistee Middle High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 687 Students
4. Bear Lake High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Lake Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 127 Students
5. Brethren High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
6. Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 301 Students
7. Casman Alternative Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Casman Alternative Academy • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 63 Students
Best Middle Schools in Manistee County, MI
The top middle schools in Manistee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Benzie Central Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 264 Students
2. Brethren Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 73 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Manistee County, MI
The top elementary schools in Manistee County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bear Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bear Lake Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 163 Students
2. John F Kennedy Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 279 Students
3. Floyd M Jewett Elem School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mesick Consolidated Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students
4. Crystal Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 202 Students
5. Betsie Valley School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Benzie County Central Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 136 Students
6. Knd Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 289 Students
7. Mason County Eastern Elem Sch
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Projected Test Scores
Mason County Eastern Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 211 Students
8. Pleasantview Mennonite School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Pleasantview Mennonite School • Private • Grades 1 - 8 • 19 Students
9. Thomas Jefferson Elem School
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Projected Test Scores
Manistee Area Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 259 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Manistee County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Manistee County, MI has a total population of 25,032 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Manistee County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Manistee County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.85 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.74 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Manistee County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Manistee County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Manistee County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Manistee County, MI
How many schools are in Manistee County, MI?
Manistee County, MI has 21 public schools: 7 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 7,772 students in total.
How do schools in Manistee County perform on state tests?
On average, 21 schools in Manistee County score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Manistee County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Manistee County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Manistee County
5 places in Manistee County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Manistee (5)
- Brethren (3)
- Bear Lake (2)
- Onekama (1)
- Thompsonville (1)
School districts (2)
- Kaleva Norman Dickson School District (3 schools)
- Manistee Area Public Schools (3 schools)