| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chippewa Hills School District | Weidman | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,814 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shepherd Public School District | Shepherd | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 1,785 | 5 | K–12 | 2 |
| Mount Pleasant City School District | Mount Pleasant | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 3,378 | 10 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Montabella Community Schools | Blanchard | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 754 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Isabella County compares
Together they enroll 7,731 students across 23 schools. The largest is Mount Pleasant City School District with 3,378 students. Districts here average 5.2/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Isabella County, Michigan
Isabella County has 4 public school districts covering 7 zip codes. The top-rated district in Isabella County is Chippewa Hills School District (7/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Isabella County, MI?
4 school districts serve zip codes in Isabella County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Isabella County, MI?
Of the districts serving Isabella County, Chippewa Hills School District has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 67th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.