Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools, Michigan

Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools is a unified school district in Ogemaw County, Iosco County, and Arenac County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 7,157 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 163 sq mi (422 km²) of land.

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Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools in Michigan
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
7,157 ± 340
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Ogemaw County49% of the district’s landIosco County43% of the district’s landArenac County9% of the district’s land
Land area
163 sq mi (422 km²)
Median household income
$47,135 ± $5,765
Median home value
$92,000 ± $7,365
Water area
2.43 sq mi (6.31 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2636390
Coordinates (central point)
44.215819, -83.894405

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools, largest first

  1. Mills Township3,987 people
  2. Skidway Lake (CDP)3,008 people
  3. Richland Township1,062 people
  4. Reno Township636 people
  5. Burleigh Township577 people
  6. Whittemore (city)492 people
  7. Prescott (village)270 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Hale Area Schools13 mi north
  2. Standish-Sterling Community School District14 mi south
  3. West Branch-Rose City Area Schools17 mi northwest
  4. Au Gres-Sims School District18 mi southeast
  5. Tawas Area Schools28 mi east

These share a boundary with Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools before you rely on it.

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