For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 708 students in Manistique, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 154 private students). 82% of all K-12 students in Manistique, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Manistique, MI are Jack Reque Alternative High School, Manistique Middle And High School and Emerald Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manistique, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Manistique have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Manistique, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jack Reque Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1185n State Highway M94
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4304
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4304
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Manistique Middle And High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Cedar St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4300
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4300
Grades: 6-12
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Emerald Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
628 Oak St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4303
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 252-4303
Grades: PK-5
| 284 students
Manistique, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Camp Manistique Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
401 North Maple St
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-8451
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-8451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Route 1, River Road
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-4311
Manistique, MI 49854
(906) 341-4311
Grades: K-1
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Manistique, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Manistique, MI include Jack Reque Alternative High School, Manistique Middle And High School and Emerald Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manistique?
3 public schools are located in Manistique.
What percentage of students in Manistique go to public school?
82% of all K-12 students in Manistique are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manistique?
Manistique public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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