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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 campus. St. Ignace Area Schools is the largest district. By grade band, the county runs 4 elementary and 1 high schools.

7-year change in Mackinac County

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,091
-162 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
9
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Schools
9
7 districts
Enrollment
1,091
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
White
72%
Hispanic
2%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
8%
Native American
14%
Pacific Islander
0%
School enrollment
White
61%
Hispanic
2%
Black
1%
Asian
0%
Two or more
7%
Native American
29%
Pacific Islander
0%
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

All schools (9)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
Engadine SchoolsEngadineCombinedPK-12241·
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle SchoolSaint IgnaceElementaryPK-08240·
Cedarville SchoolCedarvilleCombinedPK-12219·
LaSalle High SchoolSaint IgnaceHigh09-12117·
Three Lakes AcademyCurtisElementaryPK-06114·
Gros Cap SchoolSaint IgnaceElementaryPK-0887·
Mackinac Island SchoolMackinac IslandCombinedKG-1264·
Bois Blanc Pines SchoolPointe Aux PinsElementaryKG-086·
St Ignace Juvenile Detention FacilitySaint IgnaceCombined04-123·

Cities in Mackinac County

Saint Ignace4 schoolsCedarville1 schoolCurtis1 schoolEngadine1 schoolMackinac Island1 schoolPointe Aux Pins1 school

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 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 1,091 students, decreased 13% from the 1,253 reported in SY 2017-18.

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

How many public schools are in Mackinac County?
Mackinac County, Michigan has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,091 students.
How many high schools are in Mackinac County?
Mackinac County, Michigan has 1 public high school, serving approximately 117 students.
How many elementary schools are in Mackinac County?
Mackinac County, Michigan has 4 public elementary schools, serving approximately 447 students.
What is the largest school district in Mackinac County?
St. Ignace Area Schools is the largest school district in Mackinac County, serving approximately 360 students. The county contains 7 school districts overall.
What is the population of Mackinac County?
Mackinac County, Michigan has a population of approximately 10,957, with a median age of 53. About 15.0% of residents are under 18.
What is the median household income in Mackinac County?
Median household income in Mackinac County is $63,909, below the Michigan average of $66,133. About 8.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Mackinac County?
Approximately 25.0% of adults 25 and older in Mackinac County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Mackinac County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 54.3% of students in Mackinac County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Michigan county average of 53.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mackinac County schools?
Across Mackinac County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.8 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Mackinac County?
Mackinac County residents are approximately 72% White, 2% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 8% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.

Mackinac County school rankings

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DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data