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6.3 avg / 10

Best Schools in Saint Ignace, Michigan

4 schools · 2 Elementary · 1 High · 1 Other

Public: 4
Districts: 2
Avg Rating: 6.3/10
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Choosing a school in Saint Ignace?

Use this page to compare every school in Saint Ignace 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.

Lasalle High School

6.9/10

High · St. Ignace Area Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

St Ignace Elementarymiddle School

6.9/10

Elementary · St. Ignace Area Schools. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Gros Cap School

5.0/10

Elementary · Moran Township 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 Saint Ignace for 2026 are Lasalle High School (6.9/10), St Ignace Elementarymiddle School (6.9/10), and Gros Cap School (5.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 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

4

in this city

Avg Score

6.3

out of 10

Median Home

$150,000

home value · ACS

Districts

2

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in Saint Ignace

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

# School Rating
1 Lasalle High School 6.9 / 10
2 St Ignace Elementarymiddle School 6.9 / 10
3 Gros Cap School 5.0 / 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
6.3/10

0% of schools rated 7+

Median household income
$62,883

Census ACS, ZIPs in this city

Median home value
$150,000

Owner-occupied units

Bachelor's degree or higher
19%

Adults 25+

Owner-occupied homes
68%

Of occupied housing units

How Saint Ignace compares

Michigan rank

#183 of 372

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.1

above Michigan avg (6.2)

Median household income

$63k

86% of Michigan median

Schools in this city

3

About Schools in Saint Ignace, Michigan

Saint Ignace, Michigan is home to 4 schools, including 4 public schools. The city's schools span 2 elementary schools, , and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 6.3 out of 10, schools in Saint Ignace show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in Saint Ignace is Lasalle High School with a composite score of 6.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

Saint Ignace is served by 2 school districts: St. Ignace Area Schools, Moran Township School District. These districts collectively serve 489 students.

Saint Ignace's community shows 19% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $62,883. The poverty rate in the area is 18.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by ZIP: 49781 (4)

Elementary Schools

2 schools
# School Rating
1 236 students · Pre-K–8th 6.9
2 87 students · Pre-K–8th 5.0

High Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 161 students · 9th–12th 6.9

Other Schools

1 school
# School Rating
1 5 students · 4th–12th

Schools in Saint Ignace

Saint Ignace, Michigan · 4 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$62,883

Median Home Value

$150,000

Median Rent

$707/mo

Population

3,943

College Educated

19%

Homeownership

68%

Poverty Rate

18.7%

Community Profile

Saint Ignace has a median household income of $62,883. It is a community where 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $150,000, with a median rent of $707/month. The area has a poverty rate of 18.7%. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Saint Ignace, Michigan

How many schools are in Saint Ignace, Michigan?

Saint Ignace has 4 schools, including 4 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Saint Ignace, Michigan?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Saint Ignace is 6.3 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 Saint Ignace, Michigan?

The top-ranked school in Saint Ignace on MySchoolScout is Lasalle High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best elementary school in Saint Ignace, Michigan?

The top-ranked elementary school in Saint Ignace on MySchoolScout is St Ignace Elementarymiddle School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

What is the best high school in Saint Ignace, Michigan?

The top-ranked high school in Saint Ignace on MySchoolScout is Lasalle High School with a composite score of 6.9/10.

How many school districts serve Saint Ignace, Michigan?

Saint Ignace is served by 2 school districts: St. Ignace Area Schools, Moran Township School District.

What is the education level in Saint Ignace, Michigan?

According to Census data, 19% of adults in Saint Ignace have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Saint Ignace, Michigan?

The median household income in Saint Ignace is approximately $62,883 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Saint Ignace, Michigan?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Saint Ignace is 11.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Saint Ignace, 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.