For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,749 students in Petoskey, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 73 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Petoskey, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Petoskey, MI are Lincoln School, Petoskey High School and Petoskey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Petoskey, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Petoskey have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Petoskey, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
616 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2120
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2120
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
Petoskey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Grades: 9-12
| 959 students
Rank: #33.
Petoskey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Northmen Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2150
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Sheridan School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1415 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2140
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2140
Grades: K-5
| 271 students
Rank: #55.
Petoskey Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 East Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 37 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 State St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2110
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2110
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Grades: PK-5
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
Concord Petoskey
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2468 Atkins Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Grades: K-12
| 156 students
Petoskey, Michigan 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
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 schools in Petoskey, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Petoskey, MI include Lincoln School, Petoskey High School and Petoskey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Petoskey, MI?
8 public schools are located in Petoskey, MI.
What percentage of students in Petoskey, MI go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Petoskey, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Petoskey, MI?
Petoskey, MI public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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