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 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,511 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 36% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
7 Schools
3,520 Schools
# Students
2,511 Students
1,386,814 Students
# Teachers
151 Teachers
82,066 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

District Rank

Of Petoskey School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 860 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%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Of Petoskey  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Of Petoskey  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Of Petoskey  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Of Petoskey  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
81%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Of Petoskey  School District and public school graduation rate of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.26
0.55
# American Indian Students
60 Students
8,714 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
21 Students
49,591 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
122,839 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
246,219 Students
% Black Students
1%
18%
# White Students
2,161 Students
886,651 Students
% White Students
86%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,160 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
181 Students
70,826 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
160
113,916
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
176
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
199
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
156
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
178
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
196
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
192
102,702
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
104,492
# Students in 9th Grade:
214
117,086
# Students in 10th Grade:
256
116,227
# Students in 11th Grade:
224
108,647
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
109,885
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,891

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,089 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,025 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MI)
Total Revenue
$40 MM
$25,476 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Of Petoskey  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$35 MM
$24,351 MM
This chart displays total spending of Of Petoskey  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,089
$18,370
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Of Petoskey  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,025
$17,559
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Of Petoskey  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Of Petoskey School District Public Schools (2024-25)

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
| 226 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: PK-5
| 269 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
| 582 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
| 248 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
| 909 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
| 249 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
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Of Petoskey School District?
Of Petoskey School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,511 students.
What is the rank of Of Petoskey School District?
Of Petoskey School District is ranked #59 out of 860 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, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Of Petoskey School District?
Of Petoskey School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What is Of Petoskey School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,025 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,511 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • 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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