For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 100 students in Mackinac County, MI.
The top ranked public charter school in Mackinac County, MI is Three Lakes Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mackinac County, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Mackinac County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Mackinac County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Three Lakes Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
W17540 Main St
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-6631
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-6631
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Mackinac County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
298 East Hwy M134
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Grades: K-5
| 118 students
298 East Hwy M134
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Cedarville, MI 49719
(906) 484-2256
Grades: 6-8
| 64 students
400 Main Street
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-9721
Curtis, MI 49820
(906) 586-9721
Grades: K-4
| 73 students
13920 Melville St
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6351
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6351
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
13920 Melville St
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
Engadine, MI 49827
(906) 477-6313
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
429 Portage St
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Saint Ignace, MI 49781
(906) 643-8500
Grades: PK-4
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Mackinac County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Mackinac County, MI include Three Lakes Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Mackinac County?
1 public charter schools are located in Mackinac County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mackinac County?
Mackinac County public charter schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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