Total enrollment
1,091
-122 (-10%) vs SY 2020-21
Mackinac County
Michigan · Public K-12
Public K-12 enrollment in Mackinac County totals about 1,091 students across 9 schools, an average of 121 per school. St. Ignace Area Schools is the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary and 1 high schools.
4-year change in Mackinac County
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How Mackinac County ranks
Among counties| Measure | This county | In Michigan | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,091 | #73 of 73 | #2,695 of 2,745 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 9 | #60 of 73 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.2:1 | #3 of 73 | #599 of 2,655 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 54.3% | #34 of 73 | #1,394 of 2,526 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.1% | #13 of 73 | #891 of 2,707 |
Counties need at least 3 schools and 1,000 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.
Mackinac County school rankings
Residents
10,957
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Schools
9
7 districts
Enrollment
1,091
students · NCES CCD
Median income
$63,909
Below Michigan avg
Free/reduced lunch
54.3%
Above Michigan avg
Elementary
4
447 students
Middle
0
schools
High
1
117 students
Combined / other
4
527 students
LARGEST DISTRICT
St. Ignace Area Schools
360 students · 7 districts in Mackinac County
County vs. school enrollment demographics
Left bar is the racial makeup of Mackinac County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
County residents
School enrollment
Bachelor's+
25.0%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
8.0%
civilian labor
Median age
53
15.0% under 18
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engadine Schools | Engadine | Combined | PK-12 | 241 | · |
| St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School | Saint Ignace | Elementary | PK-08 | 240 | · |
| Cedarville School | Cedarville | Combined | PK-12 | 219 | · |
| LaSalle High School | Saint Ignace | High | 09-12 | 117 | · |
| Three Lakes Academy | Curtis | Elementary | PK-06 | 114 | · |
| Gros Cap School | Saint Ignace | Elementary | PK-08 | 87 | · |
| Mackinac Island School | Mackinac Island | Combined | KG-12 | 64 | · |
| Bois Blanc Pines School | Pointe Aux Pins | Elementary | KG-08 | 6 | · |
| St Ignace Juvenile Detention Facility | Saint Ignace | Combined | 04-12 | 3 | · |
Cities in Mackinac County
About Mackinac County
In Michigan, Mackinac County is a compact county of about 10,957 residents. 9 public schools across the county instructs about 1,091 students between them.
In context, census numbers show median household income runs near $63,909, 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
For a sense of the school types, Mackinac County is made up of 4 elementary schools (447 students), 1 high school (117), and 4 combined or other schools.
St. Ignace Area Schools is the biggest district by enrollment, covering about 360 students across Mackinac County.
Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,091 students, decreased 10% from the 1,213 reported in SY 2020-21.
On allk12, the community for Mackinac County discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.
Frequently asked questions
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data