For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,512 students in Emmet County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Emmet County, MI are Petoskey Middle School, Harbor Springs Middle School and Concord Academy Petoskey. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Emmet County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Petoskey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Northmen Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2150
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2150
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Harbor Springs Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
800 South State Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4700
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4700
Gr: 3-8 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
Alanson Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
Pellston Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
172 N Park St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Emmet County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2230 E. Mitchell Rd.
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 347-1600
Gr: K-6 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
172 N. Park Street
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8801
Gr: 6-8 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Emmet County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Emmet County, MI include Petoskey Middle School, Harbor Springs Middle School and Concord Academy Petoskey.
How many public middle schools are located in Emmet County?
5 public middle schools are located in Emmet County.
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet County public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Emmet County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Emmet County include: Harbor Springs Middle School vs. Petoskey Middle School, Petoskey Middle School vs. Harbor Springs Middle School, Pellston Middlehigh School vs. Alanson Public School
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