For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,468 students in Cheboygan, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 73 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cheboygan, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cheboygan, MI are Cheboygan Intermediate School, Cheboygan Area High School and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheboygan, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Cheboygan have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cheboygan, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cheboygan Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Gr: 3-10 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Cheboygan Area High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
801 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Gr: 8-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
440 Garfield Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5211
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5211
Gr: K-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Inverness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Cheboygan, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2732 Orchard Beach Road
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 625-9212
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 625-9212
Gr: 3-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Cheboygan Virtual Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
7461 N. Straits Highway
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-9771
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-9771
Gr: 4-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
512 Pine St
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2362
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-2362
Gr: K-1 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Cheboygan, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Cheboygan, MI include Cheboygan Intermediate School, Cheboygan Area High School and East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Cheboygan?
4 public schools are located in Cheboygan.
What percentage of students in Cheboygan go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cheboygan are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cheboygan?
Cheboygan public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cheboygan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cheboygan include: East Elementary School vs. Cheboygan Intermediate School, Cheboygan Intermediate School vs. East Elementary School
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