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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Isabella County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 7,366 students in Isabella County, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,046 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Isabella County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Isabella County, MI are Winn Elementary School, Weidman Elementary School and Ganiard School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isabella County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Isabella County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Isabella County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Winn Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
380 E Blanchard Rd
Winn, MI 48896
(989) 866-2250
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Weidman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3311 N School Rd
Weidman, MI 48893
(989) 644-3430
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Ganiard School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
101 S Adams St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2240
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Beal City High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Gr: 6-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Pullen Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
251 S Brown St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2270
Gr: PK-2 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Vowles School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 Watson Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2280
Gr: PK-2 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #77.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1155 S Elizabeth St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2201
Gr: 9-12 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Shepherd High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6601
Gr: 9-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Fancher School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 S Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2230
Gr: 3-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Beal City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-2740
Gr: K-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
350 S Chippewa St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6003
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Montabella Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1456 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Shepherd Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
301 S 4th St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-5998
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1414.
Mt Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
440 S Bradley St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Renaissance Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2797 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Mary Mcguire School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4883 Crosslanes St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2260
Gr: 3-5 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1717.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Gr: 8-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1818.
Montabella Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1324 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1919.
Odyssey Middlehigh School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3441 S Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Oasis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3480 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Isabella Day Treatment
Alternative School
2007 E Preston St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kinney School
Special Education School
720 N Kinney Ave
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2350
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Isabella County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Isabella County, MI include Winn Elementary School, Weidman Elementary School and Ganiard School.
How many public schools are located in Isabella County?
22 public schools are located in Isabella County.
What percentage of students in Isabella County go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Isabella County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Isabella County?
Isabella County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Isabella County are often viewed compared to one another?

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