For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,557 students in Cheboygan County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 262 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Cheboygan County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Cheboygan County, MI are Mackinaw City K12 School, Cop Esd Programs and Cheboygan Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheboygan County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Cheboygan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cheboygan County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mackinaw City K12 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
609 W Central Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Gr: K-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Gr: PK-12 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
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: 3-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Cheboygan Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Gr: 4-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
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 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
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 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Wolverine Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5993 W Sholes St
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Gr: K-6 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Inland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: K-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 6-12 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Wolverine Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13131 Brook St
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
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 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Cheboygan County 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%
Inland Lakes Alternative Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 9-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
4363 South Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 5-8
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 County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Cheboygan County, MI include Mackinaw City K12 School, Cop Esd Programs and Cheboygan Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Cheboygan County?
11 public schools are located in Cheboygan County.
What percentage of students in Cheboygan County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Cheboygan County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cheboygan County?
Cheboygan County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cheboygan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cheboygan County include: Inland Lakes Secondary School vs. Wolverine Middlehigh School, East Elementary School vs. Cheboygan Intermediate School
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