Of Petoskey School District

1130 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770-3035
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Of Petoskey School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,413 students in Of Petoskey School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
Public Schools in Of Petoskey School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,509 Schools
# Students
2,413 Students
1,376,331 Students
# Teachers
161 Teachers
82,379 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Of Petoskey School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 851 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#62 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
54%
34%
64%
45%
54%
38%
88%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.56
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
86%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,510. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,594 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$35 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,742
$18,510
Spending / Student
$14,594
$17,693

Best Of Petoskey School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
616 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2120
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1415 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2140
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Petoskey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Northmen Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #44.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Petoskey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Grades: 9-12
| 861 students
Rank: #66.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
410 State St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2110
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
Petoskey Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1560 E Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
Grades: PK-5
| 20 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Of Petoskey School District?
Of Petoskey School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,413 students.
What is the rank of Of Petoskey School District?
Of Petoskey School District is ranked #60 out of 851 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Michigan school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Of Petoskey School District?
86% of Of Petoskey School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Of Petoskey School District?
Of Petoskey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Of Petoskey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,594 is less than the state median of $17,693. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : 88% (Top 30% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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