For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,815 students in Cadillac, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cadillac, MI are Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Franklin Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cadillac, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cadillac have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cadillac, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8401 S Mackinaw Trl
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
505 Lester St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
125 Ayer St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-5400
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Wexfordmissaukee Isd Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
9907 E 13th St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 876-2279
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cadillac, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cadillac, MI include Mackinaw Trail Middle School, Franklin Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cadillac?
4 public elementary schools are located in Cadillac.
What is the racial composition of students in Cadillac?
Cadillac public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cadillac are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cadillac include: Lincoln Elementary School vs. Franklin Elementary School, Franklin Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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