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
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.
Overall District Rank
#62 out of 866 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
# American Indian Students
52 Students
8,574 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
50,770 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
125,678 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
15 Students
244,434 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
2,074 Students
871,645 Students
% White Students
86%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
1,208 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
186 Students
73,219 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
143
110,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
100,790
# Students in 2nd Grade:
148
102,777
# Students in 3rd Grade:
171
100,401
# Students in 4th Grade:
206
101,847
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
101,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
179
102,120
# Students in 7th Grade:
202
103,285
# Students in 8th Grade:
190
102,692
# Students in 9th Grade:
192
114,669
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
112,993
# Students in 11th Grade:
229
109,871
# Students in 12th Grade:
230
109,317
# Ungraded Students:
-
3,972
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.
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)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
616 Connable Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2120
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2120
Grades: K-5
| 225 students
Rank: #22.
Sheridan School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1415 Howard St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2140
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2140
Grades: K-5
| 259 students
Rank: #33.
Petoskey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Northmen Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2150
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
871 Kalamazoo Ave
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2130
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Hill St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2160
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
410 State St
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2110
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2110
Grades: K-5
| 235 students
Rank: #77.
Petoskey Montessori Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1560 E Mitchell Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2190
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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