For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,393 students in Charlevoix County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 107 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Charlevoix County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Charlevoix County, MI are Boyne City High School, Beaver Island Community School and Boyne City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlevoix County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Charlevoix County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charlevoix County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boyne City High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1035 Boyne Ave
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8100
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8100
Grades: 8-12
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Beaver Island Community School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
37895 Kings Hwy
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Beaver Island, MI 49782
(231) 448-2744
Grades: K-12
| 58 students
Rank: #33.
Boyne City Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 Brockway St
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8300
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8300
Grades: K-4
| 419 students
Rank: #44.
Charlevoix Middle High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Marion Center Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3222
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3222
Grades: 7-12
| 419 students
Rank: #55.
Morganshaw School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 S Park St
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8140
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8140
Grades: 9-12
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
Charem Alternative Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
321 Park
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #77.
East Jordan Middlehigh School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 Maple St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2259
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2259
Grades: 7-12
| 359 students
Rank: #88.
Boyne Falls Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1662 M75 S
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2211
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-2211
Grades: PK-12
| 178 students
Rank: #99.
Charlevoix Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 E Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Grades: K-6
| 397 students
Rank: #1010.
East Jordan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
304 4th St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-7564
Grades: PK-6
| 388 students
Rank: #1111.
Boyne City Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1025 Boyne Ave
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8200
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8200
Grades: 5-8
| 389 students
Rank: #1212.
Concord Boyne
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 East Dietz Rd
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 582-0194
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 582-0194
Grades: K-12
| 136 students
Rank: #1313.
Charlevoix Montessori For The Arts
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 West Hurlbut St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Grades: PK-12
| 44 students
Rank: #1414.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Grades: PK-12
| 98 students
Rank: n/an/a
East Jordan Alternative High School
Alternative School
951 Mill Street
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-0053
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-0053
Grades: 9-12
| 12 students
Charlevoix County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
28696 South End Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
321 South Park St
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8190
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8190
Grades: PK
| n/a students
108 East Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2823
East Jordan, MI 49727
(231) 536-2823
Grades: 6-8
| 204 students
2329 Center St
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-7761
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
(231) 549-7761
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
Lighthouse Academy Round Lake (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
951 Mill St
East Jordan, MI 49727
(616) 977-4917
East Jordan, MI 49727
(616) 977-4917
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
321 S Park Street
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8140
Boyne City, MI 49712
(231) 439-8140
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Northwest Academy (K) (Closed 2012)
Charter School
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Grades: K
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charlevoix County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Charlevoix County, MI include Boyne City High School, Beaver Island Community School and Boyne City Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charlevoix County, MI?
15 public schools are located in Charlevoix County, MI.
What percentage of students in Charlevoix County, MI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Charlevoix County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlevoix County, MI?
Charlevoix County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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