Best Schools in Emmet County, MI
Emmet County, MI has 19 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 9 elementary) serving 4,812 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 44%, so schools in Emmet County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Emmet County, MI
The top high schools in Emmet County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petoskey High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Petoskey • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 909 Students
2. Harbor Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harbor Springs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
3. Pellston Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pellston Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 254 Students
Best Middle Schools in Emmet County, MI
The top middle schools in Emmet County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Petoskey Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Petoskey • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
2. Harbor Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harbor Springs School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 327 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Emmet County, MI
The top elementary schools in Emmet County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Petoskey • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 226 Students
2. Pellston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Pellston Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 204 Students
3. Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Petoskey • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 249 Students
4. Sheridan School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Petoskey • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 269 Students
5. Ottawa Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Petoskey • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 248 Students
6. Gros Cap School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Moran Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 89 Students
7. Blackbird Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Harbor Springs School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 166 Students
8. St Francis Xavier School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Francis Xavier School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 286 Students
9. Petoskey Montessori Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Public Schools Of Petoskey • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 28 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Emmet County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Emmet County, MI has a total population of 34,112 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Emmet County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Emmet County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.50 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.52 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Emmet County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Emmet County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Emmet County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Emmet County, MI
How many schools are in Emmet County, MI?
Emmet County, MI has 19 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 4,812 students in total.
How do schools in Emmet County perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in Emmet County score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 44%, so on average schools in Emmet County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Emmet County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 34%
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- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 34%
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- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 46%
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- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Emmet County
5 places in Emmet County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (5)
- Petoskey (7)
- Harbor Springs (2)
- Pellston (2)
- Alanson (1)
- Mackinaw City (1)
School districts (2)
- Public Schools of Petoskey (7 schools)
- Harbor Springs School District (3 schools)