Best Schools in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
14 schools · 8 Elementary · 5 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Mount Pleasant?
Use this page to compare every school in Mount Pleasant by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Beal City High School
High · Beal City Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Saginaw Chippewa Academy
Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Mt Pleasant Senior High School
High · Mt. Pleasant City School District. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Mount Pleasant for 2026 are Beal City High School (7.5/10), Saginaw Chippewa Academy (7.2/10), and Mt Pleasant Senior High School (7.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 13 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
14
11 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$168,000
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
14
11 public · 3 private
Avg Score
5.9
out of 10
Median Home
$168,000
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 5.9/10 despite 70% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 0.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Mount Pleasant schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Mount Pleasant
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (13 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Beal City High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Saginaw Chippewa Academy | 7.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Mt Pleasant Senior High School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Sacred Heart Academy | 6.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Fancher School | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Way Oasis | 5.9 / 10 |
| 7 | Renaissance Public School Academy | 5.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Ganiard School | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Vowles School | 5.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Mary Mcguire School | 5.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 5.9/10
- Median household income
- $48,794
- Median home value
- $168,000
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37%
- Avg commute
- 18 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 49%
23% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Mount Pleasant compares
Michigan rank
#238 of 372
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
-0.3
below Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$49k
66% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
13
About Schools in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Mount Pleasant's public school system gives parents a small, defined set of options — 10 ranked schools in total, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10. That average sits in the moderate range, but the spread matters. Three schools, or 30% of the ranked set, clear the 7.0 threshold, signaling a meaningful performance gap between the stronger and weaker ends of the city's offerings.
At the top of that gap sits Ganiard School, a 7.9-rated elementary that leads the city by a full 0.2 points over its nearest peer. Vowles School follows at 7.7, and Pullen Elementary rounds out the upper tier at 7.2. For families with elementary-age children, these three schools represent the clearest concentration of academic strength in Mount Pleasant. Fancher School posts a 6.8 — just below the 7.0 line — making it a solid mid-tier option for families whose attendance zone lands there.
The secondary picture is more limited. WAY Oasis, a high school rated 6.5, is the only ranked upper-grades school in this data set. That's a notable constraint for families thinking beyond the elementary years. Parents with middle or high school students should investigate the full district structure to understand what options exist outside the ranked set before settling on a neighborhood.
The practical takeaway: elementary school choice has the most leverage in Mount Pleasant. Three well-rated elementary schools give families real options above the citywide average of 6.4, and the top five schools all score at or above 6.5. If elementary placement is the priority, focus visits and open enrollment research on Ganiard, Vowles, and Pullen first. If you're planning longer-term, map out the high school pipeline early — the ranked secondary options are thin, and that gap is worth understanding before you commit to a zip code.
Elementary Schools
8 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 404 students · 3rd–5th | 6.7 | ||
| 2 | 438 students · Kindergarten–8th | 5.8 | ||
| 3 | 223 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.8 | ||
| 4 | 230 students · Pre-K–2nd | 5.4 | ||
| 5 | 300 students · 3rd–5th | 5.3 | ||
| 6 | 299 students · Pre-K–2nd | 4.9 | ||
| Private Schools 2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Saginaw Chippewa Academy
Private
85 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 | ||
| 2 | St Joseph the Worker School
Private
90 students · Kindergarten–6th | 4.5 | ||
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 403 students · 6th–12th | 7.5 |
| 2 | 1,093 students · 9th–12th | 7.0 |
| 3 | 146 students · 6th–12th | 5.9 |
| 4 | 70 students · 7th–12th | 4.1 |
| 5 | 6 students · 7th–12th | — |
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sacred Heart Academy
Private
425 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.8 |
Schools in Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant, Michigan · 14 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$48,794
Median Home Value
$168,000
Median Rent
$862/mo
Population
42,732
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
49%
Avg Commute
18 min
Poverty Rate
27.8%
Community Profile
Mount Pleasant has a median household income of $48,794. It is an area where 37% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $168,000, with a median rent of $862/month. The area has a poverty rate of 27.8%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. Residents enjoy a short average commute of 18 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 8
- High
- 5
- Other
- 1
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
How many schools are in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
Mount Pleasant has 14 schools, including 11 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Mount Pleasant is 5.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Mount Pleasant on MySchoolScout is Beal City High School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Mount Pleasant on MySchoolScout is Saginaw Chippewa Academy with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What is the best high school in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Mount Pleasant on MySchoolScout is Beal City High School with a composite score of 7.5/10.
How many school districts serve Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
Mount Pleasant is served by 4 school districts: Renaissance Public School Academy, Beal City Public Schools, Mt. Pleasant City School District, Shepherd Public Schools.
What is the education level in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
According to Census data, 37% of adults in Mount Pleasant have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
The median household income in Mount Pleasant is approximately $48,794 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
Yes, Mount Pleasant has 3 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Saginaw Chippewa Academy with a score of 7.2/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Mount Pleasant is 14.0:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Mount Pleasant, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.