| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Onekama Consolidated Schools | Arcadia | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 304 | 1 | K–12 | 2 |
| Manistee Area Schools | Eastlake | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 1,225 | 3 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Bear Lake School District | Bear Lake | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 290 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mesick Consolidated Schools | Copemish | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 563 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Kaleva Norman Dickson School District | Brethren | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 539 | 3 | K–12 | 3 |
How Manistee County compares
Together they enroll 2,921 students across 11 schools. The largest is Manistee Area Schools with 1,225 students. Districts here average 5.0/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 7/10.
School Districts in Manistee County, Michigan
Manistee County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Manistee County is Onekama Consolidated Schools (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 Manistee County, MI?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Manistee 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 Manistee County, MI?
Of the districts serving Manistee County, Onekama Consolidated Schools has the highest rating on this site at 7/10. That places it in the 62nd 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.