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3 schools in Manistee Area Public Schools

Michigan · 1,247 students · 1 city

In total, Manistee Area Public Schools hosts 3 public K-12 schools with about 1,247 students, averaging 416 per school.

4-year change in Manistee Area Public Schools

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,247
-51 (-4%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Manistee Area Public Schools ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn MichiganIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
1,247#287 of 454#6,126 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
3#349 of 454N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
18.9:1#399 of 452#8,077 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
37.7%#316 of 454#5,797 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
25.6%#188 of 325#5,213 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 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.

Inside Manistee Area Public Schools

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 1,442 to 1,247 students (down 14%) and from 70 to 66 full-time teachers (down 6%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Manistee Middle High SchoolManisteeHigh06-12685
Thomas Jefferson Elem SchoolManisteeElementaryKG-02292
John F Kennedy Elem SchoolManisteeElementary03-05270

About Manistee Area Public Schools

As a rural-scale district in Michigan, Manistee Area Public Schools serves 1,247 students across 3 schools.

In terms of grade levels, Manistee Area Public Schools covers 2 elementary and 1 high school.

Trend over the past 4 years. Across the same 4-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 1,298 students in SY 2020-21 versus 1,247 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Manistee Area Public Schools discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Manistee Area Public Schools?
Manistee Area Public Schools operates 3 public K-12 schools in Michigan, serving approximately 1,247 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Manistee Area Public Schools?
Manistee Area Public Schools includes 2 elementary schools and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Manistee Area Public Schools?
Manistee Middle High School is the largest public school in Manistee Area Public Schools by enrollment, with approximately 685 students.
What grade levels does Manistee Area Public Schools serve?
Manistee Area Public Schools serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 3 schools.