| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Schools of Petoskey | Conway | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 2,526 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Harbor Springs School District | Harbor Springs | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 737 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Mackinaw City Public Schools | Mackinaw City | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 143 | 1 | K–12 | 1 |
| Pellston Public Schools | Brutus | 6/10 Average · 57th pct | 459 | 2 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Alanson Public Schools | Alanson | 4/10 Below Average · 39th pct | 229 | 1 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Emmet County compares
Together they enroll 4,094 students across 14 schools. The largest is Public Schools of Petoskey with 2,526 students. Districts here average 7.6/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Emmet County, Michigan
Emmet County has 5 public school districts covering 10 zip codes. The top-rated district in Emmet County is Public Schools of Petoskey (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Emmet County, MI?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Emmet County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Emmet County, MI?
Of the districts serving Emmet County, Public Schools of Petoskey has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 93rd percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.