Manistee County Public Schools
Manistee County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
14
public schools
Total Enrollment
5,994
students
School Districts
7
districts
How to use the Manistee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Manistee County has 7 district entries. Kaleva Norman Dickson School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
School records are spread across 6 listed communities. MANISTEE has the most listed schools, with 6 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 5 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
14
in Manistee County
Reported Enrollment
5,994
14 schools reporting
School Districts
7
districts
Charter Schools
2
14% of total
School Level Breakdown
7 School Districts in Manistee County
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Manistee Area Public Schools
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
Onekama Consolidated Schools
Bear Lake Schools
Casman Alternative Academy
Manistee ISD
14 Public Schools in Manistee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 14 of 14 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy | Profile | Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy | MANISTEE, 49660Town: Remote | PK–12 | Charter | 3,389 |
| Manistee Middle High School | Listed only | Manistee Area Public Schools | MANISTEE, 49660Town: Remote | 6–12 | High | 687 |
| Onekama Consolidated Schools | Listed only | Onekama Consolidated Schools | ONEKAMA, 49675Rural: Distant | KG–12 | Other | 304 |
| KND Elementary | Listed only | Kaleva Norman Dickson School District | BRETHREN, 49619Rural: Remote | KG–6 | Primary | 289 |
| John F Kennedy Elem School | Listed only | Manistee Area Public Schools | MANISTEE, 49660Town: Remote | 3–5 | Primary | 279 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elem School | Listed only | Manistee Area Public Schools | MANISTEE, 49660Town: Remote | KG–2 | Primary | 259 |
| Brethren High School | Listed only | Kaleva Norman Dickson School District | BRETHREN, 49619Rural: Remote | 9–12 | High | 177 |
| Bear Lake Elementary School | Listed only | Bear Lake Schools | BEAR LAKE, 49614Rural: Remote | PK–6 | Primary | 163 |
| Betsie Valley School | Listed only | Benzie County Central Schools | THOMPSONVILLE, 49683Rural: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 136 |
| Bear Lake High School | Listed only | Bear Lake Schools | BEAR LAKE, 49614Rural: Remote | 7–12 | High | 127 |
| Brethren Middle School | Listed only | Kaleva Norman Dickson School District | BRETHREN, 49619Rural: Remote | 7–8 | Middle | 73 |
| Casman Alternative Academy | Listed only | Casman Alternative Academy | MANISTEE, 49660Town: Remote | 7–12 | Charter | 63 |
| Manistee ISD Center Programs | Listed only | Manistee ISD | MANISTEE, 49660Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Special Education | 48 |
| Oaks Correctional Facility | Listed only | Michigan Department of Corrections | Manistee, 49660Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 0 |
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
Michigan Great Lakes Virtual Academy
MANISTEE, 49660 / Town: Remote
Manistee Middle High School
Manistee Area Public Schools
MANISTEE, 49660 / Town: Remote
Onekama Consolidated Schools
Onekama Consolidated Schools
ONEKAMA, 49675 / Rural: Distant
KND Elementary
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
BRETHREN, 49619 / Rural: Remote
John F Kennedy Elem School
Manistee Area Public Schools
MANISTEE, 49660 / Town: Remote
Thomas Jefferson Elem School
Manistee Area Public Schools
MANISTEE, 49660 / Town: Remote
Brethren High School
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
BRETHREN, 49619 / Rural: Remote
Bear Lake Elementary School
Bear Lake Schools
BEAR LAKE, 49614 / Rural: Remote
Betsie Valley School
Benzie County Central Schools
THOMPSONVILLE, 49683 / Rural: Remote
Bear Lake High School
Bear Lake Schools
BEAR LAKE, 49614 / Rural: Remote
Brethren Middle School
Kaleva Norman Dickson School District
BRETHREN, 49619 / Rural: Remote
Casman Alternative Academy
Casman Alternative Academy
MANISTEE, 49660 / Town: Remote
Manistee ISD Center Programs
Manistee ISD
MANISTEE, 49660 / Rural: Fringe
Oaks Correctional Facility
Michigan Department of Corrections
Manistee, 49660 / Town: Remote
Manistee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Manistee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Manistee County public school directory?
The directory lists 14 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Manistee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Manistee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Manistee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Manistee County?
Start with the 7 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Manistee County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.