Public schools in Cadillac, MI
7 open public schools with an address in Cadillac, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,882
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cadillac public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Cadillac, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,882 students, an average of 412 per school. The largest campus is Cadillac Senior High School (903 students), and the largest elementary school is Franklin Elementary School (563).
Cadillac Area Public Schools operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, similar to the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 52% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cadillac
Elementary schools in Cadillac
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Elementary School Cadillac Area Public Schools | PK–05 | 563 | 17.1:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Cadillac Area Public Schools | KG–05 | 480 | 16.2:1 |
Middle schools in Cadillac
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mackinaw Trail Middle School Cadillac Area Public Schools | 06–08 | 683 | 17.4:1 |
High schools in Cadillac
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cadillac Innovation High School Cadillac Area Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 164 | 33.3:1 | |
| Cadillac Senior High School Cadillac Area Public Schools | 09–12 | 903 | 17.9:1 | |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Career Center Wexford-Missaukee ISD · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Cadillac
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Special Education Wexford-Missaukee ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 89 | 2.9:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White89.5%
- Hispanic4.3%
- Black1.1%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial3.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Cadillac schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,882 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cadillac
How many public schools are in Cadillac, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Cadillac: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 2,882 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cadillac?
Schools with an address in Cadillac belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cadillac Area Public Schools (5 schools), Wexford-Missaukee ISD (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cadillac?
Cadillac Senior High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cadillac, with 903 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cadillac?
No school with an address in Cadillac is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cadillac schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cadillac public schools is 17.1:1, similar to the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cadillac guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities