Photo: Todd Van Hoosear · CC BY-SA 2.0Petoskey’s public schools outscore 88% of Michigan districts
On the state math tests, 54% of Petoskey’s students scored proficient, above the Michigan average (34%). The grade covers the public school district serving Petoskey, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Michigan, not nationally.
From Michigan state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Petoskey’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 1189 Michigan towns with household incomes within a quarter of Petoskey’s, its schools beat 94%, higher than their 88% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 64% and math 54% in spring 2022, against 45% and 34% statewide; 87% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 82%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $17,179 per student, against $16,528 across Michigan (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Four elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Petoskey Middle School, then Petoskey High School. Enrollment is down 11% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
St. Francis Xavier School (private) is in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Petoskey’s grade
A: better than 88% of Michigan school districts, #97 of 699 Michigan towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Michigan average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Petoskey, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Petoskey
Petoskey Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 561 students · 15:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Petoskey
Petoskey Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 561 students · 15:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Petoskey
Petoskey Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 561 students · 15:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Petoskey
Petoskey High School
Grades 9–12 · 862 students · 17:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Petoskey
Petoskey High School
Grades 9–12 · 862 students · 17:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Petoskey
Petoskey High School
Grades 9–12 · 862 students · 17:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Petoskey
Petoskey High School
Grades 9–12 · 862 students · 17:1 students per teacher
Petoskey’s public schools are run by Public Schools of Petoskey, which also serves Bear Creek, Chandler, Melrose and Resort and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well above the state in reading
Petoskey vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Michigan towns that share Petoskey’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Petoskey | A | Public Schools of Petoskey |
| Bear Creek | A | Public Schools of Petoskey |
| Resort | A | Public Schools of Petoskey |
All 2 neighbors share Public Schools of Petoskey with Petoskey, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Petoskey
7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Michigan’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (CharEm Alternative Schools).
Questions about Petoskey’s schools
Are Petoskey’s schools good?
By Michigan’s own tests, yes: the public schools Petoskey children attend outscore 88% of Michigan’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A Schools grade, #97 of 699 Michigan towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 94%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Petoskey in?
Public Schools of Petoskey, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,396 students in 6 schools (2024–25).
Where do Petoskey kids go to high school?
Petoskey High School, with 862 students; its own test results earn an A.
What is Petoskey’s graduation rate?
87% of the class of 2023 in Public Schools of Petoskey graduated in four years, against 82% across Michigan.
How much does Petoskey spend per student?
$17,179 in Public Schools of Petoskey (FY2024), against $16,528 across Michigan. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Petoskey?
Yes: St. Francis Xavier School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 290 students).
Parents talk
What Petoskey families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Petoskey → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Michigan. Stars are from neighbors.