Mackinaw City: Schools & Education
Education in Mackinaw City: 1 public school. Mackinaw City K12 School is the largest at 143 students (grades -1-12). Total enrollment: 143 students.
- ~778 residents per school (vs Michigan ~521).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 778 residents per school. 29.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Mackinaw City Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 143 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 16 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 8.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 77 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 53.8% |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Great Lakes Boat Building School |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 23.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Great Lakes Boat Building School |
| Nearest College · City | Cedarville |
| Nearest College · Phone | (906) 484-1081 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 23.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Mackinaw Area Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 528 West Central Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (231) 436-5451 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 49701 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 1656 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 29.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12