For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 6,473 students in Wexford County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wexford County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Wexford County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest View Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7840 S 25 Rd
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Boon, MI 49618
(231) 876-5100
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Manton Consolidated Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6413
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6413
Grades: K-4
| 347 students
Rank: #33.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 S Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 584 students
Rank: #55.
Buckley Community Schools
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 S 1st St
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Buckley, MI 49620
(231) 269-3325
Grades: PK-12
| 481 students
Rank: #66.
Manton Consolidated Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
105 5th St
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6401
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-6401
Grades: 5-8
| 305 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Ayer St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Grades: K-5
| 489 students
Rank: #88.
Floyd M Jewett Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
210 E Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #99.
Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
581 S Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 6-12
| 288 students
Rank: #1010.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Rank: #1111.
Highpoint Virtual Of Michigan
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Mesick Avenue
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 371-4707
Grades: PK-12
| 2,666 students
Wexford County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
500 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5700
Grades: 8
| 266 students
221 Granite St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1700 Chestnut St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5300
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Manton Alternative Education High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
105 5th Street
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Manton, MI 49663
(231) 824-3630
Grades: 8-12
| 47 students
601 East North St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5500
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
581 South Clark St
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1201
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
210 East Mesick Ave
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Mesick, MI 49668
(231) 885-1207
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
9901 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2262
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
9907 East 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2260
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wexford County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wexford County, MI include Forest View Elementary School, Manton Consolidated Elementary School and Mackinaw Trail Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wexford County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Wexford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wexford County?
Wexford County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wexford County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wexford County include: Manton Consolidated Middle School vs. Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Lincoln Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Mackinaw Trail Middle School vs. Manton Consolidated Middle School
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