Lincoln School

Lincoln School is a public elementary school in Petoskey, Michigan, serving 225 students in kindergarten through fifth grade. It earns a composite score of 9.4 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — driven by academic and growth scores of 9.7 each. That combination puts Lincoln at #24 out of 3,190 public schools statewide, outperforming 99% of Michigan schools.

Among elementary schools specifically, Lincoln ranks #20 out of 1,602 in Michigan, a standing that reflects consistent, measurable student progress rather than a single strong metric. The student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1 gives teachers meaningful contact time with each student — a practical advantage at this level where early skill-building sets the pace for later learning. Within Petoskey, Lincoln ranks first out of seven schools, making it the top-performing option in the local district.

Parents comparing elementary schools in northern Michigan will find few public options with credentials this strong. The school's academic score and growth score align closely, which signals that high achievement here reflects genuine learning gains across the student body, not just incoming ability. For families prioritizing measurable outcomes in the early grades, Lincoln's data stands out at both the local and statewide level.