The bulletin board for America's public schools. Parents, teachers, students, and staff. One community per school.

2 schools in Mackinaw

Illinois · Public K-12

In Mackinaw, public K-12 schools number 2 and serve approximately 725 students across 1 elementary and 1 high.

4-year change in Mackinaw

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
725
-63 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
1,979
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
725
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Dee-Mack High SchoolHigh09-12293
Dee-Mack Primary/Jr HighElementaryPK-08432

About Mackinaw

Mackinaw is a compact Illinois city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 725 students total.

For a sense of the school types, the city comprises 1 elementary, and 1 high.

Average school size in Mackinaw is around 363 students, 24% meaningfully below the Illinois average of about 480.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 725 students, contracted 8% from the 788 reported in SY 2020-21.

On this page, the community for Mackinaw discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Mackinaw, Illinois?
There are 2 public K-12 schools in Mackinaw, with a combined enrollment of about 725.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mackinaw?
Mackinaw has 1 elementary school and 1 high school.
What is the largest public school in Mackinaw?
Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High is the largest public school in Mackinaw by enrollment, with approximately 432 students.
What school districts serve Mackinaw?
Mackinaw public schools are operated by Deer Creek-Mackinaw CUSD 701.
What grade levels do public schools in Mackinaw cover?
Public schools in Mackinaw serve students from pre-K through grade 12.