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Of Petoskey School District (2026) - Petoskey, MI

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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,396 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 53% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
6 Schools
3,470 Schools
# Students
2,396 Students
1,369,382 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
82,971 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 845 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 89% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MI)
#69 out of 862 school districts
(Top 10%)
53%
35%
64%
45%
54%
38%
89%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.57
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
18%
% White
87%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,861 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,604. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,698 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% 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
$16,861
$18,604
Spending / Student
$14,698
$17,782

Best Of Petoskey School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
616 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2120
Gr: K-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Sheridan School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1415 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2140
Gr: K-5 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 State St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2111
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Petoskey High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
Gr: 9-12 | 862 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Ottawa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Of Petoskey School District?
Of Petoskey School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,396 students.
What is the rank of Of Petoskey School District?
Of Petoskey School District is ranked #64 out of 845 school districts in Michigan (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Of Petoskey School District?
87% of Of Petoskey School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 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 $14,698 is less than the state median of $17,782. The school district spending/student has grown by 24% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,396 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 89% (Top 20% in MI)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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