For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 4,710 students in 49660, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49660, MI are Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and John F Kennedy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49660 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49660, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49660, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Manistee Isd Center Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
772 E Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Gr: PK-12 | 44 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Manistee Middle High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2547
Gr: 6-12 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
John F Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3271
Gr: 3-5 | 272 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
515 Bryant Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-9285
Gr: K-2 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 794-5999
Gr: PK-12 | 3,444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
49660, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
772 East Parkdale Ave
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-6205
Gr: PK
1309 Madison Rd
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-5212
Gr: PK-1 | 125 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
550 Maple St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee Harbor Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 398-3621
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Minority enrollment: 30%
119 Ford Street
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-2143
Gr: K | 128 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Yes Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
525 12th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3521
Gr: K-12 | 133 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 67:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49660, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49660, MI include Manistee Isd Center Programs, Manistee Middle High School and John F Kennedy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49660?
5 public elementary schools are located in 49660.
What is the racial composition of students in 49660?
49660 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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