Manistee Catholic Central Schools prepares all Students to reach their fullest spiritual and academic potential through Christ-Centered Education.
Through the study of the Catholic faith and the Gospel message, MCCS students celebrate God's love, develop a personal relationship with the Lord, and become active members of the Catholic community.
Our students learn Catholic doctrine, prayer and traditions, through liturgy, Scripture study, retreats, and community service.
Elementary school students pray in the classroom daily and attend Mass weekly.
Special events include May Crowning, penance services, Advent and Lenten Services.
Middle school and high school students begin the day in our school chapel with a prayer service and scripture readings, attend weekly Mass.
Religion classes pray the Rosary together and organize weekly Stations of the Cross during Lent.
Students in grades 6-12 make yearly retreats with their classmates.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1964
Colors
Blue, Red, White
Student Body
Total Students
239 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Mascot: Sabers
- Manistee Catholic Central Schools prepares all Students to reach their fullest spiritual and academic potential through Christ-Centered Education. Through the study of the Catholic faith and the Gospel message, MCCS students celebrate God's love, develop a personal relationship with the Lord, and become active members of the Catholic community. Our students learn Catholic doctrine, prayer and traditions, through liturgy, Scripture study, retreats, and community service. Elementary school students pray in the classroom daily and attend Mass weekly. Special events include May Crowning, penance services, Advent and Lenten Services. Middle school and high school students begin the day in our school chapel with a prayer service and scripture readings, attend weekly Mass. Religion classes pray the Rosary together and organize weekly Stations of the Cross during Lent. Students in grades 6-12 make yearly retreats with their classmates.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Manistee Catholic Central School?
The application deadline for Manistee Catholic Central School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Manistee Catholic Central School is New Covenant Christian Academy (36.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Pleasantview Mennonite School (12.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Covenant Christian School (18.8 miles away)
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Miles
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Pleasantview Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
8314 Adamson Lake Rd
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 239-3616
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 239-3616
12.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
2980 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-9183
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-9183
18.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ludington Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
700 E Bryant Rd
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-3188
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-3188
19 miles
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Tuition listed
New Covenant Christian Academy
(Christian)
18201 Honor Hwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 640-2324
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 640-2324
36.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 45 students
Oceana Christian School
(Baptist)
3258 N 72nd Ave
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2514
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2514
36.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 124 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
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New Covenant Christian Academy
(Christian)
18201 Honor Hwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 640-2324
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 640-2324
36.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 45 students
4000 J Maddy Parkway
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 276-7472
38.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 577 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
1706 Wright St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-4272
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-4272
43.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Northview Sda Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
202 N Carmel St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-3622
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-3622
45.9 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 25 students Tuition listed
Traverse City Christian School ![Traverse City Christian School Photo - The annual Christmas Cruncher is a blast enjoyed by everyone at TC Christian on the last day of school before the Christmas break.]( "Traverse City Christian School Photo - The annual Christmas Cruncher is a blast enjoyed by everyone at TC Christian on the last day of school before the Christmas break.")
(Christian)
753 Emerson Road
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 929-1747
Traverse City, MI 49696
(231) 929-1747
48.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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Miles
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Pleasantview Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
8314 Adamson Lake Rd
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 239-3616
Kaleva, MI 49645
(231) 239-3616
12.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
2980 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-9183
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-9183
18.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ludington Area Catholic School
(Catholic)
700 E Bryant Rd
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-3188
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-3188
19 miles
Gr: K-8 | 80 students Tuition listed
New Covenant Christian Academy
(Christian)
18201 Honor Hwy
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 640-2324
Interlochen, MI 49643
(231) 640-2324
36.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 45 students
Oceana Christian School
(Baptist)
3258 N 72nd Ave
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2514
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2514
36.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 124 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
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Covenant Christian School
(Christian)
2980 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-9183
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-9183
18.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Oceana Christian School
(Baptist)
3258 N 72nd Ave
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2514
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-2514
36.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 124 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition listed
1706 Wright St
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-4272
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-4272
43.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
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(Catholic)
800 W 13th Street
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-1301
Cadillac, MI 49601
(231) 775-1301
44.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 15
New Era Christian School ![New Era Christian School Photo - New Era Christian School]( "New Era Christian School Photo - New Era Christian School")
(Christian)
1901 Oak Avenue
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-5450
New Era, MI 49446
(231) 861-5450
46.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 89 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5771 W Bryant Rd
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
9428.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
707 Anderson St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
9429 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 687 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 E Tinkham Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
9429 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
9433.4 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
9433.4 miles
Gr: K-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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