Public Schools of Petoskey School District
School District · Petoskey, Michigan
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,822
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
7.9
out of 10
Schools
7
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,822
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Public Schools of Petoskey?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Public Schools of Petoskey as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lincoln School
Petoskey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sheridan School
Petoskey · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Petoskey Middle School
Petoskey · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Michigan rank
#34 of 533
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.7
above Michigan avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,822
+$239 vs Michigan median
District size
2,433 students
Larger than Michigan median
The short answer
Public Schools of Petoskey ranks #34 of 533 Michigan districts by overall school rating. Public Schools of Petoskey's schools with real test data average 7.9/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lincoln School (8.3/10), Sheridan School (8.2/10), and Petoskey Middle School (8.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Public Schools of Petoskey
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 7). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln School | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Sheridan School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 3 | Petoskey Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Petoskey High School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Ottawa Elementary School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Central Elementary School | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 7 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Public Schools of Petoskey
Public Schools of Petoskey is a Petoskey, Michigan school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,433 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $14,822 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.9/10, Public Schools of Petoskey is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lincoln School, which has a composite score of 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Public Schools of Petoskey students show an average math proficiency of 56.8% and ELA proficiency of 69.8%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Public Schools of Petoskey, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Public Schools of Petoskey with test data.
Schools in Public Schools of Petoskey
7 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Petoskey
- Total Enrollment
- 2,433
- Teachers (FTE)
- 164
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Public Schools of Petoskey?
Public Schools of Petoskey has 7 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Public Schools of Petoskey?
The average composite rating for Public Schools of Petoskey is 7.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Public Schools of Petoskey?
Public Schools of Petoskey spends $14,822 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Public Schools of Petoskey?
The average student-teacher ratio in Public Schools of Petoskey is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Public Schools of Petoskey?
Lincoln School is the highest-rated school in Public Schools of Petoskey with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Public Schools of Petoskey?
Across schools in Public Schools of Petoskey with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 69.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Public Schools of Petoskey compare to other districts in Michigan?
Public Schools of Petoskey has an average school rating of 7.9/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Michigan by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 69.8%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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