Mancelona Public Schools

112 St John St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Mancelona Public Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 786 students in Mancelona Public Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Mancelona Public Schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,508 Schools
# Students
786 Students
1,376,286 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
82,375 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mancelona Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 846 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#387 out of 862 school districts
(Top 50%)
29%
35%
43%
45%
40-44%
38%
87%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.56
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
18%
% White
94%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,405 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,387 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,405
$18,510
Spending / Student
$15,387
$17,693

Best Mancelona Public Schools Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mancelona Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
112 St Johns Ave
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Mancelona High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9300 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8551
Gr: 9-12 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Mancelona Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
231 W Limits St
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-8661
Gr: PK-4 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mancelona Public Schools?
Mancelona Public Schools manages 3 public schools serving 786 students.
What is the rank of Mancelona Public Schools?
Mancelona Public Schools is ranked #401 out of 846 school districts in Michigan (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mancelona Public Schools?
94% of Mancelona Public Schools students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mancelona Public Schools?
Mancelona Public Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Mancelona Public Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,387 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 786 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 87% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 29% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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