For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 959 students in Charlevoix, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 109 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Charlevoix, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Charlevoix, MI are Charlevoix Middle High School, Charem Alternative Schools and Charlevoix Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charlevoix, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Charlevoix have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charlevoix, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charlevoix Middle High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 Marion Center Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3222
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3222
Grades: 7-12
| 423 students
Rank: #22.
Charem Alternative Schools
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
443 Bay St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Grades: 9-12
| 30 students
Rank: #33.
Charlevoix Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 E Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-8115
Grades: K-6
| 405 students
Rank: #44.
Charem Special Education Schools
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8568 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9947
Grades: PK-12
| 101 students
Charlevoix, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Beaver Island Lighthouse Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
28696 South End Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 922-6240
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
Charlevoix Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
115 W Hurlbut St
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Grades: PK-12
| 45 students
108 East Garfield Ave
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-3206
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
8700 Mercer Rd
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Charlevoix, MI 49720
(231) 547-9000
Grades: K
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Charlevoix, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Charlevoix, MI include Charlevoix Middle High School, Charem Alternative Schools and Charlevoix Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charlevoix?
4 public schools are located in Charlevoix.
What percentage of students in Charlevoix go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Charlevoix are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charlevoix?
Charlevoix public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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