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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wexford County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,813 students in Wexford County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 374 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Wexford County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wexford County, MI are Forest View Elementary School, Manton Consolidated Elementary School and Mackinaw Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wexford County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Wexford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Manton Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6413
Gr: K-4 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8401 S Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Cadillac Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 903 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Buckley Community Schools
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Manton Consolidated Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6401
Gr: 5-8 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Ayer St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Floyd M Jewett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
210 E Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Gr: K-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1010.
Manton Consolidated High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6411
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
581 S Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Gr: 6-12 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Cadillac Innovation High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Haynes St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Gr: PK-12 | 3,455 students Student-teacher ratio: 41:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: n/an/a
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Career Center
Vocational School
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2200
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wexford County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Wexford County, MI include Forest View Elementary School, Manton Consolidated Elementary School and Mackinaw Trail Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wexford County?
15 public schools are located in Wexford County.
What percentage of students in Wexford County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Wexford County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County?
Wexford County public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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