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Best Emmet County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,093 students in Emmet County, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 500 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Emmet County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Emmet County, MI are Lincoln School, Sheridan School and Petoskey Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Emmet County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Emmet County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Emmet County (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.
Harbor Springs High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
500 N Spring St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Pellston Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
114 Zipf St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8421
Gr: PK-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Harbor Springs Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
800 South State Rd
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
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%
Rank: #1010.
Concord Academy Petoskey
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2468 Atkins Rd
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 439-6800
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Alanson Public School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7400 North St
Alanson, MI 49706
(231) 548-2261
Gr: PK-12 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Pellston Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
172 N Park St
Pellston, MI 49769
(231) 539-8201
Gr: 6-12 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Shay Elementary School
175 E Lake St
Harbor Springs, MI 49740
(231) 526-4600
Gr: K-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Emmet County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Emmet County, MI include Lincoln School, Sheridan School and Petoskey Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Emmet County?
15 public schools are located in Emmet County.
What percentage of students in Emmet County go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Emmet County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Emmet County?
Emmet 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 Emmet County are often viewed compared to one another?

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