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Best Cheboygan County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 2,557 students in Cheboygan County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 301 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Cheboygan County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cheboygan County, MI are Mackinaw City K12 School, Cop Esd Programs and Cheboygan Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheboygan County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Cheboygan County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Cheboygan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mackinaw City K12 School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
609 W Central Ave
Mackinaw City, MI 49701
(231) 436-8211
Gr: K-12 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Cop Esd Programs
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6065 Learning Ln
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-9394
Gr: PK-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Cheboygan Intermediate School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
905 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7103
Gr: 3-10 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Cheboygan Area High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
801 W Lincoln Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-7191
Gr: 8-12 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
East Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 66% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
440 Garfield Ave
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5211
Gr: K-3 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Wolverine Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5993 W Sholes St
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Gr: PK-6 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Inland Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: K-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Inland Lakes Secondary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4363 S Straits Hwy
Indian River, MI 49749
(231) 238-6868
Gr: 6-12 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wolverine Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
13131 Brook St
Wolverine, MI 49799
(231) 525-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Inverness Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7461 N Straits Hwy
Cheboygan, MI 49721
(231) 627-5613
Gr: 6-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cheboygan County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Cheboygan County, MI include Mackinaw City K12 School, Cop Esd Programs and Cheboygan Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Cheboygan County?
11 public schools are located in Cheboygan County.
What percentage of students in Cheboygan County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Cheboygan County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cheboygan County?
Cheboygan County public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cheboygan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Cheboygan County include: Inland Lakes Secondary School vs. Wolverine Middlehigh School

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