For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 144 students in Emmet County, MI. The top ranked public charter school in Emmet County, MI is Concord Academy Petoskey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, MI public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Emmet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Concord Academy Petoskey
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2468 Atkins Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
Emmet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2230 E. Mitchell Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Grades: K-6
| 128 students
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Grades: PK-12
| 432 students
172 N. Park Street
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Grades: 6-8
| 185 students
Taylor School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1515 Cemetery Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6937
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Emmet County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Emmet County, MI include Concord Academy Petoskey. Emmet County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public charter schools are located in Emmet County?
1 public charter schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public charter schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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